18 Aug
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Okanagan Valley Landscapes
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Canada
18 Aug
Okanagan Valley Landscapes
Canada
We are a farming business focused on sustainable and natural cultivation operations. Because we are in the early stages of setting up and launching, we are looking for a reliable, motivated Greenhouse & General Farm Worker to join us on the ground floor. This position requires individuals who already possess a basic understanding of agricultural, greenhouse, or landscaping environments.Since this is a fresh venture, there is massive room to grow with us. You will be a core part of our foundational team, offering a unique prospect to step into leadership, supervisory, or specialized management positions as the business establishes itself. While we will orient you to our specific eco-conscious farm systems, at least some prior experience in a physical, hands-on role is required.Key Responsibilities
Sustainable Cultivation: Plant seeds, transplant seedlings, and manage crop propagation using eco-friendly, natural practices.
Crop Maintenance: Execute pruning, thinning, tying, and trellising of plants with minimal supervision.
Eco-Conscious Field Management: Assist with natural weeding methods, soil building, composting, and basic irrigation.
Harvesting & Quality Control: Hand-harvest produce accurately, identifying and sorting out substandard quality.
Sorting & Packaging:
Correctly weigh, grade, and pack harvested produce for market distribution.
Sanitation: Maintain strict cleanliness, sanitizing greenhouse structures, tools, and work lanes using environmentally responsible methods.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in farm work, greenhouse production, nursery care, or commercial landscaping.
Growth Mindset: Highly adaptable, resourceful, and excited about helping build a business from the ground up.
Familiarity with basic agricultural tools and crop maintenance techniques.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
Capability to lift and carry up to [45 lbs / 20 kg] regularly.
Comfortable working in diverse settings, including hot/humid greenhouses and outdoor weather conditions.
Solid team player with a proven track record of reliability, punctuality, and efficiency.
Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
On-site parking
Store discount
Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
Greenhouse: 1 year (preferred)
Farming: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Farm Worker Lake Country (Canada)
🏢 Okanagan Valley Landscapes
📍 Canada