Nursery Worker 2027 (JB #3638843 version)

Collage; North Dundas; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Job summary

Collage in Dundas, ON is seeking a Nursery Worker for the 2027 season. This on-site role pays 17.95 CAD per hour for 40-50 hours per week, with seasonal full-time employment from 2027-03-30 to 2027-11-05. There is no remote option.

Responsibilities include clearing debris, transplanting seedlings, watering and tending to plants, and operating farm equipment. Benefits include free parking, employer-funded training, and on-site recreation and activities.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• 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
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Nursery Worker 2027 (JB #3638843 version)

Field Seasonal Dundas, ON $17.95 - $17.96 CAD per hour

Commitment to living out our Core Values:

Team Player: I have a teachable spirit looking to learn and grow. I work well with others, model humility and put the team first for greater success.

Respect: I see others’ worth and treat them with thoughtful care, creating a workplace of high trust, so people can thrive.

Empathy: I am mindful of my impact on others. I intentionally encourage my teammates, creating an environment where people feel supported.

Excellence: We strive to deliver high-quality plants while staying productive and focused on continuous improvement.

Stewardship: We wisely manage the resources entrusted to us, including our time, equipment, environment, finances and community.

Job details

• Salary17.95 hourly / 40.00 to 50.00 hours per week
• Terms of employmentSeasonal employmentFull time
• Early morning, Evening, Morning, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
• Starts as early as2027-03-30End date:2027-11-05

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

• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty

Required Core Competencies:

Commitment to living out our Core Values:

Team Player: I have a teachable spirit looking to learn and grow. I work well with others, model humility and put the team first for greater success.

Respect: I see others’ worth and treat them with thoughtful care, creating a workplace of high trust, so people can thrive.

Empathy: I am mindful of my impact on others. I intentionally encourage my teammates, creating an environment where people feel supported.

Excellence: We strive to deliver high-quality plants while staying productive and focused on continuous improvement.

Stewardship: We wisely manage the resources entrusted to us, including our time, equipment, environment, finances and community.

Job details

• LocationDundas, ONL9H 5E2
• Work locationOn site
• Salary17.95 hourly / 40.00 to 50.00 hours per week
• Terms of employmentSeasonal employmentFull time
• Early morning, Evening, Morning, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
• Starts as early as2027-03-30End date:2027-11-05
• Benefits: Other benefits
• vacancies20 vacancies
• SourceJob Bank #3638843

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

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

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• 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
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

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.