nursery labourer

Blue Grass Ltd.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry and landscaping service is seeking seasonal workers in Alberta for outdoor tasks such as clearing brush, pruning plants, and managing soil preparation. The ideal candidates will not require formal education as training will be provided. Applicants must be physically fit to handle heavy loads and willing to work in various conditions. Successful candidates will also enjoy benefits like free parking and on-site housing options.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle heavy loads of more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Experience in outdoor physical work preferred.
• Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields.
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Mix and prepare soils and water gardens.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Job description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• Light trucks

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities