nursery labourer

Advance Nursery Co. Ltd.; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery company in Grand Forks is seeking dedicated individuals for a permanent full-time position. The job involves various tasks in plant care, including budding trees, cleaning crops, and ensuring proper plant maintenance. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. The role is physically demanding and requires bending and kneeling. On-site housing options are available.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Permanent resident or valid work permit holder in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Budding trees.
• Clean the crops.
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields.
• Consider environmental factors when planning for germination.
• Cut agricultural seed according to standards.
• Seed cutting.
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Mix and prepare soils.
• Dig up wrapping root balls of trees and shrubs.
• Clean work area.

Skills

Physically demanding work

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Job description

Job details

• Location Grand Forks , BC V0H 1H9
• Salary 17.85 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Budding trees
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Seed cutting
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Clean work area

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Other benefits

• On-site housing options

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-24

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.