greenhouse worker

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Weeding
• 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

Type of product

• Ferns
• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Seasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

• Irrigation pumps and equipment

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week