General labourer - landscaping

Ferme Horticole Lajoie inc.; Saint-Vallier; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferme Horticole Lajoie inc. in Quebec seeks a landscape laborer to assist with garden and orchard duties, including weeding, pruning, laying sod and keeping equipment in good working order. This temporary, 40-hour-per-week role involves outdoor work and physical activity.

On-the-job training is provided, with mentorship opportunities for youth; work language is French. No formal degree is required, and transportation to the site may be arranged as needed.

Qualifications

• No degree required; experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants.
• Rake and collect refuse.
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials.
• Lay sod or seed.
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience an asset

Job description

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

Tasks

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Rake and collect refuse
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Lay sod or seed
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week