Seasonal Nursery Worker

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited; Newtonville; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited is seeking individuals to join our exciting team. Be part of an energetic team and learn new skills! As part of the team, individuals will engage in a variety of activities.

Nursery and greenhouse labourers plant, cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and serve nursery and greenhouse customers. This is a full-time seasonal position running Feb–Oct 2027 with a wage of $17.95 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
• Monitor plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops
• Spray trees, shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
• Position and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants and fields
• Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale
• Provide information to customers on gardening, the use of various garden tools and products and the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns
• May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants
• Maintain inventory and order materials as required
• Clean working areas

Job description

Company Description

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited (BTN) is one of Canada’s largest growers and distributors of garden plants, serving customers across Canada and the United States. Established in 1983, BTN operates extensive nursery farms in Ontario and British Columbia, cultivating hundreds of acres of diverse plant material. The company provides a wide range of high-quality plants, including shrubs, evergreens, perennials, trees, vines, small fruits, tropicals, and holiday greens for garden retailers, landscape contractors, municipalities, golf courses, and other partners. BTN works with more than 300 growers worldwide and collaborates with leading brands such as Proven Winners®, Knock Out® Roses, and Heritage® Perennials to offer innovative, branded assortments.

Nursery Worker

Job Description

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited is seeking individuals to join our exciting team. Be part of an energetic team and learn new skills! As part of the team, individuals will engage in a variety of activities.

Nursery and greenhouse labourers plant, cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and serve nursery and greenhouse customers. They are employed in indoor and outdoor nurseries and greenhouses.

• 12 positions open
• $17.95 per hour
• Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
• Monitor plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops
• Spray trees, shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
• Position and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants and fields
• Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale
• Provide information to customers on gardening, the use of various garden tools and products and the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns
• May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants
• Maintain inventory and order materials as required
• Clean working areas.

This is a full-time seasonal position: Feb– Oct 2027.