nursery worker

Countryside Tree Farms; Area A (Wynndel/Crawford Bay/Riondel); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company in British Columbia is seeking seasonal workers to assist with various plant care tasks including budding trees, cleaning greenhouses, and reporting plant health. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and be prepared for physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an hourly wage of $17.85 to $18.00, with up to 50 hours per week available.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and own transportation required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Budding trees and cleaning greenhouse.
• Tie and secure plants, weeding, and watering.
• Report signs of insect or disease damage.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Chain saw

Irrigation pumps and equipment

Mechanical seeder

Mechanical sprayer

Light trucks

Job description

Overview

• Salary 17.85 to 18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available
• Source Job Bank #3409778

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested

The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker.Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply. If you applied but haven’t heard back from the employer, please contact Job Bank.

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

• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Budding trees
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Berry bushes
• Cut flowers
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Mechanical seeder
• Mechanical sprayer
• Light trucks

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• 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
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

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

2025-10-09

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