greenhouse labourer

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

Job summary

A government organization in Lethbridge, Alberta is seeking candidates for a horticultural role focused on managing and caring for various crops. Responsibilities include cleaning crops, harvesting, and maintaining plant health. This role requires the ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding setting. Reliability, team collaboration, and effective interpersonal skills are vital. Candidates should have their own transportation to the rural worksite. Competitive perks include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture or agricultural tasks is preferred.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, including standing for long periods.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops and greenhouse.
• Guide growing shoots and hand harvest vegetables.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.
• Water and care for plants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• 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

• Hydroponic horticultural products
• Vegetables

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Cucumbers
• Greenhouse tomatoes
• Greenhouse vegetables
• Herbs

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• 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

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available