LABOUR 06R - Cone Picker

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Vernon; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the natural resource sector is seeking dedicated individuals for a temporary role in orchard maintenance. This exciting position involves working outdoors, ensuring the health of trees through cone picking and pruning. Join a dynamic team managing a significant portion of BC's orchard capacity, where your contributions will directly impact the environment and agriculture. Ideal candidates will have a passion for nature and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Learning opportunities

Career development

Qualifications

• Physically capable of lifting supplies and operating equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for orchard cone maintenance through picking and collecting.
• Maintain orchard trees via pruning using ladders and lifts.

Skills

Lifting supplies up to 25kg

Operating orchard lifts

Pruning

Gardening

Landscaping

Cone picking

Tools

Weed eaters

Mowers

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Posting Title: LABOUR 06R - Cone Picker

Position Classification: Union

GEU

Work Options: On-Site

Location: Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range: $46,390.17 - $52,148.60 annually

Close Date: 7/18/2025

Job Type: Temporary (Auxiliary)

Temporary End Date: 8/29/2025

Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division: Forest Improvement & Research Management

Job Summary

The Team: The Seed Production section manages five ministry seed orchard sites, representing 50% of BC's orchard capacity. The team includes 11 full-time staff, 19 long-term auxiliary employees, and up to 80 seasonal staff, managing 50,000 trees across 40 orchards. Kalamalka Seed Orchard has a small team of 6-8 people working on orchard development and operations.

The Role: Responsible for orchard cone maintenance through picking and collecting, or for orchard tree maintenance via pruning using ladders and lifts.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Physically capable of lifting supplies up to 25kg for 30 meters and operating equipment like orchard lifts, pruners, weed eaters, mowers, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including winter cold, and handle potential allergens and work at heights up to 5 meters.

Preference may be given to those with experience in working with plants, such as tree planting, gardening, landscaping, orchard work, or cone picking.

Additional Information:

Twenty (20) positions available. This is a temporary position until August 29, 2025, with possible extension. Full-time on-site work required. An eligibility list may be created. BC Public Service employees must reside in BC at employment start.

Working for BC Public Service:

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. Indigenous applicants can access personalized guidance through the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service. We offer competitive benefits, learning opportunities, and career development. More details at 'What We Offer.'

How to Apply:

Demonstrate how you meet the job requirements in your application. Selected applicants may undergo assessments based on their knowledge, skills, and competencies as outlined in the Job Profile below. Do not submit a cover letter. Ensure your resume details your education, employment history with dates, and relevant experience. Complete the required questionnaire. For more tips and information, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Applications close at 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the deadline. Technical difficulties should be directed to the MyHR Technical Assistance page.

Job Category: Natural Resource Sector, Trades and Operational