nursery worker

Countryside Tree Farms; Foothills; Presencial; CAD 25.000 - 27.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Countryside Tree Farms is seeking workers for seasonal, full-time positions at our Foothills nursery in Alberta. You will perform greenhouse tasks, plant care, and routine maintenance, with overtime opportunities and a start date as early as 2027-03-01.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience, be able to work on-site, and handle outdoor conditions in a rural setting. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred.

Qualificações

• 1–2 years of experience in a related agricultural or nursery setting.
• Physical work at a rural site; ability to work in outdoor conditions.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens.
• Clean work area.

Conhecimentos

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ferramentas

Chain saw

Irrigation pumps

Mechanical sprayer

Light trucks

Descrição da vaga

Job details

• Location Foothills , AB T1S 5E9
• Salary 18.34 to 19.40 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

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

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• 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

Important notice:

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.