Company:

DiversiTree Plants Inc.

Business Information:

DiversiTree Plants Inc. is a plant nursery located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. We specialize in growing high-quality shade trees, shrubs, conifers, and ornamental plants. Our diverse selection supports a wide range of landscaping and horticultural needs. We are committed to providing our customers with healthy, high-quality plants.

Business Address:

49276 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4

Location of Work:

- 49276 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H4
- 5781 Unsworth Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2R 3A3

Type of Employment:

Full-time, Permanent

Estimated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Job Duties:

- Budding trees
- Clean the crops
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Harvest seedlings
- Mixing fertilizer
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Tie and secure plants
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
- 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
- Drive work truck to different locations

Requirements:

- Education: Some high school is required
- Experience:



Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided.
- Driver’s license is required
- Experience using chain saw, mechanical sprayer, and light trucks is a strong asset
- Must take direction and abide by safety rules

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Fast-paced environment, work under pressure, repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, attention to detail, standing for extended periods, combination of sitting, standing and walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, hand-eye coordination

Personal Suitability:

Client focus, initiative, accurate, judgement, effective interpersonal skills, team player, organized, flexibility

Work Site Environment:

Cold/refrigerated, wet/damp, hot, confined spaces, odours

Weight Handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Language:

Basic level of English is required

Wage:

$18.75 per hour, 40 to 50 hours per week

Advantages:

- Accommodation provided at a discounted rate
- Travel expenses paid by the employer if worker needs to relocate
- Transportation to and from the work location is provided by the employer
- A vehicle is provided for work-related matters only
- Learning/training paid by the employer

Important Information:

Regular schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. However, flexibility in schedule is required, based on the business’s needs. Overtime is required. Weekend work may be required.

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