Nursery Grower & Plant Care Technician

Countryside Tree Farms; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Tree Farms in British Columbia is seeking hands-on farm workers for outdoor horticultural tasks in a rural, on-site setting. You will plant, prune, weed, harvest seedlings, mix soils, and assist in grafting and climate-controlled greenhouse work.

Daily progress reports and plant care duties are part of the role. Requires 1 year to less than 2 years experience, ability to handle physically demanding work in all weather conditions, and a valid driver’s license with own transportation.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience
• Physical ability to perform demanding outdoor work in varying weather
• Familiarity with horticulture or farming practices preferred

Responsibilities

• Budding trees and pruning tasks
• Harvest seedlings and pot plants
• Weeding and daily basic progress reporting
• Mix and prepare soils and fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and gardens
• Operate greenhouse climate controls when needed
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Transplant seedlings and root cuttings
• Assist in grafting activities
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Clean work area and maintain safety
• Transport and move materials as required

Skills

Outdoors work

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

No degree certificate or diploma

Tools

Chain saw

Forklift

Garden tractors

Irrigation pumps

Mechanical seeder

Mechanical sprayer

Light trucks

Job description

Countryside Tree Farms in British Columbia is seeking hands-on farm workers for outdoor horticultural tasks in a rural, on-site setting. You will plant, prune, weed, harvest seedlings, mix soils, and assist in grafting and climate-controlled greenhouse work.

Daily progress reports and plant care duties are part of the role. Requires 1 year to less than 2 years experience, ability to handle physically demanding work in all weather conditions, and a valid driver’s license with own transportation.