Tree Nursery Worker - Three Month

County of Wellington; Puslinch; On-site; CAD 38,090 - 44,551; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Parking provided

Job summary

A regional government body is seeking a Tree Nursery Worker to assist in growing seedlings and saplings at their nurseries in Puslinch. Responsibilities include propagating plants, maintaining the nursery, and overseeing volunteers. The ideal candidate has experience in plant propagation, the ability to work independently, and can handle physical tasks outdoors. This full-time contract position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health care, pension options, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience or equivalent in a related area.
• Able to follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Regularly expected to stoop, kneel, or bend.

Responsibilities

• Assist in growing seedlings and saplings for the community.
• Water and maintain plant material.
• Facilitate educational programming for students.

Skills

Experience with plant propagation

Ability to work independently

Experience working with volunteers

Tools

Driver's licence (minimum G2 Class)

Job description

Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.

We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.

The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.

Posting ID: 2191 - this recruitment is for an upcoming vacancy.

Department: Planning and Development

Division: Green Legacy

Position Type: Three Month Full Time Contract

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required. Must be available from early March to early June.

Work Location: Two positions are located at the Brad Whitcombe Green Legacy Tree Nursery, 6714 Wellington Road 34 in Puslinch (Southern), and two positions are located at the Northern Green Legacy Tree Nursery, 8555 Line 6, Damascus (Northern) - the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.

Application Deadline: 02/06/2026

BASIC FUNCTION

The Green Legacy Tree Nursery Worker’s primary function is to assist in growing approximately 165,000 seedlings and 10,000 saplings per year for the community of Wellington County. Reporting to the Tree Nursery Coordinator and Community Outreach Coordinator, the Tree Nursery Worker is responsible for assisting with the propagation of the Green Legacy Nursery trees. The daily operation includes: propagation and watering of the trees and maintenance of the nursery equipment. The Tree Nursery Worker works daily with and assists with functional guidance of a large number of volunteers and students.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of the Tree Nursery Coordinator and Community Outreach Coordinator, the Tree Nursery Worker has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the propagation of plant material (trees, shrubs, flowering plants, etc.)
• Watering and maintenance of plant material.
• Assist with private and public planting events.
• Assist in seed collection.
• Assemble tree orders and assist with customer order pickups and deliveries.
• Facilitating, and working alone, with overseeing large numbers of volunteers and students daily.
• Assisting with elementary education programming (Kindergarten to Grade 8), including work stations and interpretive nature hikes.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year of experience or equivalent in a related area, preferably working with volunteers and students.
• Plant propagation experience is considered an asset.
• Able to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Occasionally able to lift unwieldy objects and weights exceeding 25 kilograms.
• Regularly expected to stoop or kneel and bend to pick up objects.
• Work is outdoors and inside greenhouses, with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.
• A valid driver’s licence (minimum G2 Class), and a satisfactory driver’s abstract is required; flexibility of location maybe required.

Pay Range: $27.65 - $32.34 (2026 Non-Union Compensation Grid)

Benefits: Extended Health Care, Emergency Travel Assistance, Dental Care; mandatory enrolment, premiums 100% covered.

Pension: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.

Medical Responsibility Time: Prorated and accrues at 1 day/month.

Vacation: Accrues to start at three weeks/annum; increases based on length of service.

Parking: Provided.

Mileage: If applicable, as per CRA allowances.

The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.