Seasonal Nursery Worker

1 week ago

aberdeen parish, nb, Canada J.D. Irving, Limited – Woodlands Division Full-time

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At J.D. Irving, Limited – Woodlands Division, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

Founded in 1882,J. D. Irving, Limitedis a large, diversified enterprise based in Saint John, New Brunswick with a team of over 20,000 (FTE) in Canada, the United States, and select international jurisdictions. Our operations span the forestry, transportation, retail, shipbuilding, food & agriculture, consumer products, and construction industries.

J.D. Irving, Limited is currently seeking candidates to fill 8 temporary seasonal Nursery Worker positions at the Juniper Tree Nursery, 201 Southwest Road, Juniper, NB.

Duties:

  • Prepare soil; plant bulbs or tubers, seeds and cuttings; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
  • Monitor plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops
  • 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 shipping
  • May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants
  • Clean working areas and equipmen

Qualifications:

  • No education or experience required
  • Hardworking with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work alone and in a team environment
  • Ability to handle heavy objects as needed
  • Good vision and dexterity

Terms of Employment:

  • Seasonal (April 5, 2027 – September 24, 2027)
  • Full-Time – 7-10 hours/day
  • 35-50 Hours/week
  • Early Mornings/Morning/Day shifts
  • Wages: $15.90 per hour (Minimum wage guaranteed with the expected piece work earnings between $18 and $24/HR)

Language of Work: English

Contact– Natasha Trites, Human Resources Business Partner:

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