Nursery worker

Countryside Tree Farms; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Tree Farms in British Columbia is seeking hands-on farm workers for outdoor horticultural tasks in a rural, on-site setting. You will plant, prune, weed, harvest seedlings, mix soils, and assist in grafting and climate-controlled greenhouse work.

Daily progress reports and plant care duties are part of the role. Requires 1 year to less than 2 years experience, ability to handle physically demanding work in all weather conditions, and a valid driver’s license with own transportation.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years experience
• Physical ability to perform demanding outdoor work in varying weather
• Familiarity with horticulture or farming practices preferred

Responsibilities

• Budding trees and pruning tasks
• Harvest seedlings and pot plants
• Weeding and daily basic progress reporting
• Mix and prepare soils and fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and gardens
• Operate greenhouse climate controls when needed
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Transplant seedlings and root cuttings
• Assist in grafting activities
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Clean work area and maintain safety
• Transport and move materials as required

Skills

Outdoors work

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

No degree certificate or diploma

Tools

Chain saw

Forklift

Garden tractors

Irrigation pumps

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