Labourer - Nursery

Canfor; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry company is seeking a Seasonal Nursery Worker to assist at its J.D. Little Forest Centre in Prince George. This full-time temporary role involves lifting and working in a team to harvest tree seedlings. Key responsibilities include loading tree blocks, assessing seedling quality, and maintaining a clean work environment. Requires physical capability and adherence to safety standards. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $19.38.

Benefits

Employer paid group benefits

Paid leave

Retirement & saving options

Health & well-being programs

Qualifications

• Physical capability to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Demonstrated commitment to adhering to safety standards and protocols.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Load tree blocks onto wagons or conveyors.
• Assess seedling quality on a moving conveyor belt.
• Perform accurate seedling counts on a moving conveyor belt.
• Skillfully bundle seedlings and apply wraps.
• Package seedlings neatly into designated boxes.
• Palletize boxes for efficient storage.
• Dispose of waste materials from wheelbarrows.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50lbs

Commitment to safety

Job description

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Posting ID: 28552

Position Type: Temporary

City: Prince George,BC, Canada

Location: J.D. Little Forest Centre

You are a friendly and flexibleteam player, always looking on the bright side. You understand instructions,ask good questions, and relay information with ease. You are eager to help, dependable, and work well with others.

The J.D. Little Forest Centre produces seedlings to support Canfor’s extensive reforestation program throughout British Columbia and Alberta. As a Seasonal Nursery Worker, you will provide essential support to the J.D. Little Forest Centre. In this role, you will “grow” your horticultural knowledge while you assist in the harvesting of tree seedlings from our greenhouses. Always one to focus on the good, you can be relied upon to always bring an enthusiastic and positive attitude to your work.

This is a full-time temporary role (about 7-10 weeks) and starts in October 2025. This role requires you to lift boxes and blocks up to 50lbs. You enjoy working in a team environment and operate safely and efficiently. You are productive who is willing to actively engage in hands-on work without hesitation!

The life of the Seasonal Nursery Worker includes:

• Load tree blocks onto wagons or conveyors
• Assess seedling quality on a moving conveyor belt
• Perform accurate seedling counts on a moving conveyor belt
• Skillfully bundle seedlings and apply wraps
• Package seedlings neatly into designated boxes
• Palletize boxes for efficient storage
• Dispose of waste materials from wheelbarrows
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

For this role, you come equipped with:

• Physical capability to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Demonstrated commitment to adhering to safety standards and protocols
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers

If you are a dedicated team player with an enthusiastic attitude, click that “apply” button today! We’re “rooting” for you! CADH #LI-AR1#

The hourly rate for this position is: $19.38

Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.