Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Floriculture production
- Outdoors
- Confined spaces
- Hot
- Non-smoking

Work setting

- Greenhouse
- Garden centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Clean the crops
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Mixing fertilizer
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
- 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
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area

Credentials

Certificates, licences,



memberships, and courses

- Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

Experience and specialization

Type of product

- Native plants
- Perennials
- Bedding plants
- Seasonal plants
- Tropical plants
- Vegetables

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Rapid-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- 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

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available

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