greenhouse labourer

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet / damp
• Cold / refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Operate climate controls
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• 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
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Berry bushes
• Bonsai plants
• Seasonal plants
• Tropical plants

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Light trucks

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• 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
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

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?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Will train

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer