horticulture labourer

Van Belle Nursery Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery committed to environmental sustainability! This seasonal full-time position offers hands-on experience in crop management and greenhouse operations. You'll play a vital role in maintaining plant health, applying eco-friendly practices, and contributing to Canada's green initiatives. Ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and are passionate about horticulture. With a focus on teamwork and reliability, this role is perfect for individuals looking to make a positive impact while enjoying the beauty of nature. If you have a strong work ethic and a love for plants, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must have a chemical application certificate or license.
• Experience in handling artisanal crops and specialized environmental tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean crops and greenhouses, apply fertilizers and pesticides.
• Water and tend to plants, report signs of damage.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Specialized environmental skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Mechanical sprayer

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

• Salary: 17.48 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Seasonal employment, Full time
• Source: Job Bank #3218989

Overview

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Apply fertilizers
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chemical application certificate or licence
• Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Artisanal crops

Equipment and machinery experience

• Mechanical sprayer

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-02-11