nursery worker

DUTCHMASTER NURSERIES LTD; Pickering; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A plant nursery in Pickering is seeking a nursery worker. Responsibilities include assisting with pruning, planting, transplanting, and caring for plants. This is a seasonal full-time role with a salary of $17.60 per hour. Ideal candidates should be physically capable of handling repetitive tasks and heavy loads. Training will be provided for successful applicants, who must be authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Will train.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.
• 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.

Job description

Job title

nursery worker

Location

Pickering, ON L1Y 0A7

Job details

• Work site environment: Outdoors, Wet/damp, Hot
• Salary: $17.60 per hour / 40 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Seasonal full time
• Schedule: Early morning, weekend, flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Employer: DUTCHMASTER NURSERIES LTD
• Job source: Job Bank #3426242
• Vacancies: 75

Responsibilities

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• 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

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Eligibility

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• 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.