greenhouse labourer

Heeman Greenhouses Limited; Thames Centre; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local greenhouse company in Thames Centre, Ontario is seeking seasonal full-time workers. Responsibilities include greenhouse cleaning, weeding, and assisting with pruning and planting. Candidates must be permanent or temporary residents of Canada authorized to work. This position requires physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment. Offering $17.60 hourly for up to 55 hours per week, with various shifts available.

Qualifications

• Experience in floriculture production is an asset.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Clean the greenhouse and perform maintenance tasks.
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Water and tend to plants, gardens, and lawns.

Skills

Floriculture production

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Job description

Job details

• Salary 17.60 hourly / 55 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available
• Source Job Bank #3477827

Experience

Experience an asset

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

• Floriculture production
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Greenhouse cleaning
• 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

• Bedding plants
• Seasonal plants

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• 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

2026-01-28

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.