LABOUR 06R - Cone Picker

Government of British Columbia; Tappen; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to managing seed orchards in a beautiful outdoor setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in hands-on work, maintaining orchard cones and trees. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and ready to embrace outdoor challenges, including varying weather conditions. With a focus on teamwork and the management of a significant number of trees, this position is perfect for those with a passion for nature and manual labor. This temporary full-time position offers the chance to contribute to vital agricultural practices while working closely with a supportive team. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Able to lift supplies up to 25kg and operate various orchard equipment.
• Experience with outdoor work and handling allergens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orchard cones through picking and collecting.
• Prune orchard trees using orchard ladders and lifts.

Skills

Physically fit

Manual labour experience

Outdoor working experience

Ability to operate orchard equipment

Ability to work at heights

Education

Experience with plants (e.g., tree planter, gardener)

Tools

Orchard lifts

Pruners

Weed eaters

Mowers

Job description

The Team
The Seed Production section is responsible for effectively managing five ministry seed orchard sites, representing 50% of the orchard capacity in BC. The section has 11 full-time staff, 19 long-term auxiliary employees, and up to 80 seasonal staff, responsible for managing 50,000 trees within 40 orchards. Skimikin Seed Orchard has a small team of 6-8 people who work closely on the development and day-to-day operations of the seed orchards.

The Role
The position is responsible for maintenance of orchard cones through picking and collecting or will be responsible for the maintenance of orchard trees through pruning. You will be responsible for either collecting and picking orchard cones or pruning orchard trees with the use of orchard ladders and lifts.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Physically fit and able to lift supplies up to 25kg for 30 m (i.e. bags of fertilizer, cones buckets, etc.) and operate equipment (i.e. orchard lifts, pruners, weed eaters, mowers, etc.) on an ongoing basis.
• Able to work outdoors in all types of weather, including winter cold weather, and with potential allergens such as pollen, grass, insects, chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; as well as ability to work at heights using lifts and ladders up to 5 m.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Manual labour or outdoor working experience.
• Experience working with plants; (i.e. tree planter, gardener, landscaper, orchard worker, and cone picking), or equivalent training and experience.

About this Position:
Thirty (30) positions available.
This is a temporary opportunity until August 27, 2025, and may be extended.
This position has full-time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position-related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.