Nursery Labourer

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 20 to 35 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Non-smoking
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
**Tasks**:

- Clean the crops
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Harvest seedlings
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Seed cutting
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- Mix and prepare soils
- Plant bulbs and seeds
- Pot and re-pot plants
- Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
- Report signs of insect or disease damage
- Assist in grafting activities
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area
**Type of product**:

- Native plants
**Landscaping experience**:

- Restoration and preservation projects
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Chain saw
- Garden tractors
- Mechanical seeder
- Mechanical sprayer
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- 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
- Attention to detail
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?