greenhouse labourer

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Mixing fertilizer
• Operate climate controls
• Seed cutting
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• 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
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
• Clean work area
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other benefits

• On-site housing options