Overview
Languages
English
Education
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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.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Wet/damp
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Hot
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Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
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Rural area
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Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
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Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
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Shear Christmas trees
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Tie and secure plants
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Weeding
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Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
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Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
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Pot and re-pot plants
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Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
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Apply fertilizers
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Report signs of insect or disease damage
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Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Experience and specialization
Type of product
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Coniferous trees
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Deciduous trees
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Native plants
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Christmas trees
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Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Large workload
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Overtime required
Weight handling
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
Personal suitability
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.