Christmas tree shearer

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Harvest seedlings
• Shear Christmas trees
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers

Type of product

• Christmas trees

Equipment and machinery experience

• Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment
• Mechanical sprayer

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Work Term : Seasonal
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week