nursery worker

Maple Leaf Nursery; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Abbotsford is seeking seasonal nursery workers. Responsibilities include budding and tending to trees, mixing soils, and weeding. No specific education is required, and training will be provided. This is a physically demanding role with a pay rate of $17.85 per hour for 40 to 50 hours a week. Suitable candidates must be authorized to work in Canada, and accommodation will be provided onsite.

Benefits

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Will train.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Budding trees.
• Clean the crops.
• Mixing fertilizer.
• Remove suckers and water sprouts.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Train trees for better fruit quality.
• Weeding and tending plants.
• Assist in pruning trees and shrubs.
• Prepare soils for potting.
• Transplant seedlings.
• Fertilize plants.
• Report insect or disease damage.
• Assist in grafting.
• Dig up rootballs.
• Water and tend to plants.
• Maintain clean work area.

Job description

Job details

nursery worker

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Employer details Maple Leaf Nursery

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Budding trees
• Clean the crops
• Mixing fertilizer
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Assist in grafting activities
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Deciduous trees
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Experience and education

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site and setting

• Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot.
• Work setting: Staff accommodation provided
• On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Location and schedule

• Location: Abbotsford, BC V3G 1P9
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $17.85 HOUR hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Seasonal employment, Full time
• Morning, Day, Weekend
• Start date: 2026-01-12
• Benefits: Financial benefits
• Vacancies: 18 vacancies
• Source: Job Bank #3413074

Education and language

• Languages: English
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Additional information

• Advertised until: 2025-11-12
• Who can apply for this job?
• You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• 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

2025-11-12

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