About this role
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.