nursery worker

Countryside Tree Farms; Area A (Wynndel/Crawford Bay/Riondel); On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Tree Farms in British Columbia is hiring for seasonal, full-time positions at an on-site location. The role involves working in a rural setting with duties such as caring for coniferous and deciduous trees, greenhouse maintenance, and plant propagation.

Applicants should have 1 year to less than 2 years of experience and be prepared for early mornings and weekends. A valid driver’s license and own transportation are preferred; relocation is not covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Budding trees, greenhouse cleaning, tying and securing 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.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean work area.

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 18.25 to 19.10 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
• Starts as early as2027-03-01
• Source Job Bank #3714674

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

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

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

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

2026-11-28

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