Job requirements

Languages

• English

On the road job

• Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Experience an asset

Specific Skills

-Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings; Report signs of insect or disease damage; Plant bulbs and seeds; Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants; Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens; Select seed cones, pruning trees, and/or assisting in planting surveys; Clean work area

Equipment and Machinery Experience

-Light trucks; Garden tractors

Weight Handling

-Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Type of Product

-Seasonal plants; Cut flowers; Coniferous trees; Ferns

Type of Farm Operations

-Floriculture production

Security and Safety

-Driver’s validity licence check

Own Tools/Equipment

-Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

-Outdoors; Wet/damp; Hot; Cold/refrigerated; Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

-Own transportation; Valid driver’s licence; Public transportation is not available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

-Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload

Work Location Information

-Rural area; Various locations

Personal Suitability

-Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Reliability

Salary

• $18.00 to $30.00HOUR hourly for 40 to 50 hours per week