Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Farm Manager or Owner, the Garden & Landscaping Assistant is required to:
Spread topsoil, fertilize, plant flower seeds, grass, shrubs and trees and perform other duties to assist in the development and maintenance of new and existing gardens.
Develop flower garden planting schedule for continuous flower harvesting throughout the season.
Prepare cut flower garden beds for seed/bulb planting, including the addition of organic compost.
Test and install drip irrigation in cut flower gardens, as required.
Weed gardens, prune shrubs and other maintenance duties, as required.
Maintain greenhouse including soil addition/replacement, watering, fertilizing, and pest control.
Spray/dust shrubs, flowers and plants to control insects and plant disease.
Set up flower harvesting and bouquet preparation area.
Harvest fresh flowers and create flower arrangements (training/assistance available).
Maintain flower cart, ensuring on-going stock of flowers and flower arrangements for sale to the public.
At the end of the growing season,



prepare garden beds for winter including removal of tubers for greenhouse storage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Experience working outdoors in physically demanding conditions (i.e. inclement weather)

· Ability to work independently and within a team setting

· Valuable interpersonal communication skills

· Experience using manual and electric garden tools

· Previous gardening experience and/or demonstrated Interest in gardening and flower production

· Positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks/skills

· Ability to prioritize work tasks and problem-solve desirable

· Familiar with occupational health and safety policies/procedures

· Valid BC Driver’s License.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits
Casual dress
Flexible schedule
In office parking

Flexible language requirement:
French not required

Application question(s):
Are you currently living in the Fraser Valley and able to drive to our farm?

Work Location: In person

📌 Garden & Landscaping Assistant Aldergrove
🏢 Kensington Prairie Farm
📍 Aldergrove