Work Term : SeasonalWork Language : EnglishHours : 44 hours per weekEducation : No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience : Will trainWork site environment
- Floriculture production
- Outdoors
- Wet / damp
- Dusty
Work setting
- Rural area
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Cut horticultural crops
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Harvest seedlings
- Weeding
- Pot and re-pot plants
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and / or gardens
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Type of product
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
- Ferns
- Native plants
- Perennials
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
- Seasonal plants
- Tropical plants
- Vegetables
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Security and safety
- Bondable
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
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
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Tight deadlines
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Judgement
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer
- On-site amenities