24 Sep
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Blue Grass
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Balzac
Business Address: 260130B Writing Creek Crescent, Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0M9
No# of Positions: 4
Terms of Employment: Permanent full time employment, year-round work, 40 hours per week, with indoor and outdoor duties and a standard probationary period.
Wage: $23/hour
Advantages Package (if applicable): Competitive hourly wage, year-round steady work, and a safe team environment with on-the-job training and growth opportunities. Extended Medical and Dental available after 1 year of employment.
Location of work: 260130B Writing Creek Crescent, Rocky View County, AB, T4A 0M9
Job Duties
- Plant, transplant, and move large trees and nursery stock safely and efficiently.
- Prune trees and shrubs to support healthy structure, strong growth, and the best marketable form.
- Inspect plants for signs of infection, pest damage, nutrient issues, and other health concerns.
- Operate and assist with nursery equipment, tools, and hand labour both indoors and outdoors.
- Water, fertilize, stake, and maintain plant material according to seasonal requirements.
- Record plant condition, pruning work, and treatment activities as directed by supervisors.
- Follow safe lifting, rigging,
and worksite safety practices when handling heavy stock and materials.
- Work with team members to prepare orders, load materials, and keep production areas organized.
- Other duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of nursery, landscaping, greenhouse, or tree care experience is required.
- Strong ability to recognize plant stress, infection, disease symptoms, and pruning needs.
- Physically fit and comfortable working in all weather conditions and lifting heavy materials.
- Work well as a team and able to transfer skills to other team members.
- Experience handling hand tools, pruning equipment, and basic nursery machinery.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to follow instructions while working independently or with a team.
- Pesticide applicant licence is an asset but will be required to obtain if hired.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation to the Rocky View County worksite are an asset.
- Positive English communication skills and willingness to learn company procedures and safety practices.
In person
260130B Writing Creek Crescent
Rocky View County, AB
T4A 0M9
Between 09:00 AM and 04:00 PM
📌 Nursery Workers (Balzac)
🏢 Blue Grass
📍 Balzac