About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Non-smoking. Harvest crops. Dangerous. Noisy. Dusty. Other miscellaneous crop farming. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Budding trees. Clean the crops. Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Cut horticultural crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Hand harvesting vegetables. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Mixing fertilizer. Operate climate controls. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Seed cutting. Shear Christmas trees. Tie and secure plants. Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. 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. Apply fertilizers. Report signs of insect or disease damage. Assist in grafting activities. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Fertilize and spray crops. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Apply the technique of hoeing between the row. Soil fertility programs. Clear fields of wood and stones. Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.. Type of product: Coniferous trees. Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Bedding plants. Berry bushes. Christmas trees. Fruit trees. Mushrooms. Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges. Seasonal plants. Vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment. Forklift. Garden tractors. Irrigation pumps and equipment. Mechanical cultivator. Mechanical seeder. Mechanical sprayer. Light trucks. Tractor. Tillage equipment. Sprayer or duster. Seed drill. Planting equipment. Farm truck. Fertilizer applicator. Feeding and watering system. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Area of specialization: Permaculture. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. 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. Work under pressure. Walking. Tight deadlines. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site housing options. Parking available. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Su