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Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural area
Tasks
- Clean the crops
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
- Harvest seedlings
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- 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
- Apply fertilizers
- Report signs of insect or disease damage
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area
Type of product
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
- Native plants
- Berry bushes
- Fruit trees
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
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
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- 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?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime available
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer