Overview
Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 48 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: No experience (will train)
Work site setting
Outdoors
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Greenhouse cleaning
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
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
Type of product
Coniferous trees
Deciduous trees
Native plants
Perennials
Fruit trees
Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
Equipment and machinery experience
Garden tractors
Irrigation pumps and equipment
Mechanical cultivator
Mechanical sprayer
Light trucks
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Attention to detail
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Government programs
Recognized employer
Employment terms options
Day
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Other advantages
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Team building opportunities
Parking available