greenhouse labourer

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Alberta is seeking outdoor workers responsible for activities such as cleaning crops, transplanting seedlings, and operating irrigation equipment. Candidates should have their own transport and be physically capable of handling demanding tasks. Reliability and teamwork are essential qualities. This position offers benefits including team-building opportunities and accommodations. The work will take place on-site with no remote option.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation as public transportation is not available.
• Must be able to handle physical workload and stand for extended periods.
• Experience with ferns, native plants, and perennials is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops and work area.
• Weed, water, and tend to plants in outdoor settings.
• Operate climate controls and irrigation equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Forklift

Irrigation pumps and equipment

Light trucks

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

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

Work setting

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

Responsibilities 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

Experience and specialization 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

Additional information 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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

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