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Government of Canada; Area A (Wynndel/Crawford Bay/Riondel); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in British Columbia is seeking candidates for horticultural tasks including budding trees, weeding, and greenhouse cleaning. The role requires physical labor in an outdoor environment and 1-2 years of experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, own transportation, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position mandates on-site work with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation necessary.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Budding trees and cutting horticultural crops.
• Weeding and watering plants.
• Mix and prepare soils and apply fertilizers.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Chain saw

Forklift

Garden tractors

Irrigation pumps and equipment

Mechanical seeder

Mechanical sprayer

Light trucks

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities Tasks

• Budding trees
• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Operate climate controls
• 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
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player