About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Cut horticultural crops. Greenhouse cleaning. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Weeding. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Plant bulbs and seeds. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Perennials. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Equipment and machinery experience: Garden tractors. 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 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Does not require Canadian work experience.