nursery labourer

Sheridan Nurseries; Norval; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Nurseries in Norval, ON is seeking a dedicated nursery labourer. The role involves a variety of tasks including pruning, potting, and caring for plants in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Training will be provided for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• Will train for this position.
• Physical demands include standing for extended periods and handling heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Pot and re-pot plants.
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Flexibility

Judgement

Job description

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row

Type of product

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

Specialization or experience

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• Will train
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

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