greenhouse labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Budding trees
• Clean the crops
• Cut horticultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Operate climate controls
• Seed cutting
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• 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
• Assist in grafting activities
• Clean work area
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas

Additional information

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)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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