Greenhouse Gardener

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation; Carmacks; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation in Carmacks, Yukon is seeking a Greenhouse Gardener to work full-time from May to October. This role involves various gardening tasks, including assisting in the planting and maintenance of crops.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in plant care, have First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certifications, and be able to work under physical demands. Applications are welcome in line with the LSCFN Recruitment Policy.

Qualifications

• Combination of experience and education that meets the minimum requirements in gardening.
• First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform all areas and aspects of garden work.
• Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting various crops.
• Set up and maintain farm machinery.
• Design, plant, and maintain flowerbeds.

Skills

Experience in care and maintenance of plants

First Aid/CPR certification

Food Safe certification

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work on weekends

Job description

Greenhouse Gardener

Land and Resource Department

Seasonal Full-Time (May – October)

Qualifications

• A combination of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements in the care and maintenance of plants, vegetable and fruit plants; First Aid/CPR; Food Safe.

Duties

• This job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of garden work.
• Requires ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and bend or stoop repeatedly over time; must be able to work on weekends.
• Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops such as beans, onions, peas and potatoes, etc.
• Set up operating farm machinery such as generator, tractor, rototiller, and tree pruner.
• Assist in growing vegetables in greenhouse to produce out-of-season crops.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting on all farm machinery.
• Assist in designing, planting, and maintaining flowerbeds.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service.

LSCFN Recruitment Policy will apply.