About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Tasks: Greenhouse cleaning. Mixing fertilizer. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Mix and prepare soils. Pot and re-pot plants. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Bedding plants. Berry bushes. Bonsai plants. Christmas trees. Fruit trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Tropical plants. Vegetables. Type of crops: Greenhouse tomatoes. Greenhouse vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Forklift. 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. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. 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)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Parking available.