nursery labourer

Didsbury Spruce Farms; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural business in Didsbury, Alberta, seeks dedicated individuals to contribute to farm operations. Responsibilities include weeding, pruning, cultivating crops, and maintaining farm machinery. Candidates should be physically fit and able to handle demanding tasks. No specific educational qualifications are required, though some experience in farm duties is preferred. This role requires working on-site without remote options. Staff accommodation is available.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in a farming environment.
• Physically demanding role requiring strength and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Fertilize and spray crops.

Skills

Ability to weed and trim plants

Basic machinery operation

General farm duties

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Perform general farm duties
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Cut grass
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Plant and move trees

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Coniferous trees

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding