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- No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment
- Floriculture production
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Wet/damp
- Hot Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation provided
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate Responsibilities Tasks
- Budding trees
- Clean the crops
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
- Cultivate on vertical farming system
- Cut horticultural crops
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
- 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
- Assist in grafting activities
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area Experience and specialization Type of product
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
- Perennials
- Bedding plants
- Berry bushes
- Christmas trees
- Fruit trees
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
- Seasonal plants Equipment and machinery experience
- Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment
- Garden tractors
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
- Mechanical cultivator
- Mechanical sprayer
- Light trucks Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge Area of specialization
- Permaculture Additional information Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs) Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player Advantages Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer