Greenhouse labourer

Tobermory; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,390,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Job summary

12908824 Canada Inc. in Manotick, ON is seeking a Greenhouse Labourer who is self-motivated and possesses strong interpersonal skills. The role is a permanent full-time position with an immediate start available.

The successful candidate will clip, deleaf, clean the greenhouse, and hand-harvest vegetables. Duties include mixing fertilizer, shoot positioning, suckering, tying, and working within a vertical farming system.

Qualifications

• English fluency required.
• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Client-focused with good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and a good team player.
• Comfortable in wet/damp and hot conditions.
• Smoke-free work environment.

Responsibilities

• Clip plants as part of routine care.
• De-leafing and pruning tasks.
• Clean greenhouse and work area.
• Harvest vegetables by hand.
• Mix and apply fertilizer.
• Position shoots in the system.
• Sucker plants as needed.
• Tie plants and manage training.
• Familiarity with vertical farming systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Overtime willingness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

12908824 Canada Inc. based in Manotick, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Greenhouse labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: 12908824 Canada Inc.
Position: Greenhouse labourer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $27.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Manotick, ON

• The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
• The candidate will be responsible for deleafing.
• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must mix fertilizer.
• The candidate will be responsible for shoot positioning.
• The candidate will be responsible for suckering.
• The candidate will be responsible for tying.
• The candidate must be familiar with the vertical farming system.
• The candidate must clean the work area.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots and gloves.