greenhouse labourer

WS & Company Ltd.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WS & Company Ltd. in Vaughan, Canada, seeks a hands-on floriculture worker to maintain crops, plant beds and assist in greenhouse operations. The role requires readiness for physically demanding tasks, ability to work in warm and damp environments, and accurate handling of irrigation and spraying duties. On-site position with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in floriculture production is preferred.
• Ability to work in hot, wet or damp environments.
• Capacity to handle physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 45 kg.

Responsibilities

• Clean the crops and manage greenhouse areas.
• Prepare soils and mix fertilizers for planting.
• Transplant seedlings and pot plants as required.
• Water, weed and tend to beds and landscaping areas.
• Apply insecticides and fungicides as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Floriculture production

Weed management

Plant care

Physically demanding work

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Irrigation pumps

Mechanical seeder

Mechanical sprayer

Job description

Job details

• Salary 17.95 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening
• Starts as early as2027-01-05 End date:2028-09-05
• Source Job Bank #3680962

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

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

• Floriculture production
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Seed cutting
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Bedding plants

Type of crops

• Artisanal crops

Equipment and machinery experience

• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Mechanical seeder
• Mechanical sprayer

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

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

2026-10-08

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