horticulture worker

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Hot
• Cold / refrigerated

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Operate climate controls
• Weeding
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend