Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Asset languages Philippine languages Spanish; Castilian Panjabi; Punjabi Work site environment Floriculture production Wet/damp Odours Hot Cold/refrigerated Non-smoking Work setting Rural area Remote location Tasks Clean the crops Cut horticultural crops Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening Greenhouse cleaning Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Weeding Write daily basic progress reports 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 Water and tend to plants,
lawns and/or gardens Clean work area Pack goods to be shipped Type of product Cut flowers Equipment and machinery experience Forklift Garden tractors Irrigation pumps and equipment Mechanical sprayer Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Own transportation Public transportation is not available Own vehicle 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 Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Effective interpersonal skills Reliability Team player Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Employment terms options Early morning Morning Employment terms options Day Overtime required Other benefits Free parking available Other benefits Parking available Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience