greenhouse labourer

Bala & Port Carling Garden Centre; Bala, Port Carling; Remote; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Job summary

Bala & Port Carling Garden Centre is hiring a greenhouse labourer to support greenhouse operations at multiple Ontario locations, including Bala and Port Carling. No degree is required, English is required, and 1–2 years of related experience is preferred.

This on-site role involves handling crops, soils, fertilizers, and plant care, with training provided as needed. The position offers on-site housing options and other benefits.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• On-site work at multiple locations in Ontario.
• English language required.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops and greenhouse areas.
• Mix and apply soils and fertilizers.
• Operate climate controls and irrigation equipment.
• Water, prune, transplant, pot and re-pot plants.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

English

Team player

Reliability

Tools

Chain saw

Forklift

Garden tractors

Irrigation pumps

Light trucks

Job description

Job details

greenhouse labourer

Posted on September 08, 2026 by Employer details Bala & Port Carling Garden Centre

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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment: Floriculture production. Wet/damp. Hot. Non-smoking.

Work setting: Various locations. Staff accommodation provided.

Language: English

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Tasks:

• Clean the crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Mixing fertilizer
• Operate climate controls
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• 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
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Native plants
• Perennials
• Bedding plants
• Seasonal plants
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Light trucks

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Job location and term details

• Location Various locations Bala , , ON Port Carling , , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 18.95 HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Other benefits
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3665182

Candidate qualifications

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-22

Important notice:

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.