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Work site environment
- Floriculture production
- Wet/damp
- Hot
- Non-smoking
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Cut horticultural crops
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Mixing fertilizer
- Seed cutting
- Tie and secure plants
- 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
- Tropical plants
- Vegetables
Equipment and machinery experience
- Mechanical seeder
- Mechanical sprayer
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 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?