greenhouse labourer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Floriculture production. Outdoors. Confined spaces.
Tasks:
- Budding trees.
- Clean the crops.
- Cut horticultural crops.
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots.
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Harvest seedlings.
- Operate climate controls.
- Seed cutting.
- Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
- Weeding.
- 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.
- Assist in grafting activities.
- Clean work area.
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Large workload. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination.
Weight handling:
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
Personal suitability:
Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Day.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Supports for visible minorities:
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.