Nursery worker
Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Harvest seedlings
- Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
- Weeding
- 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
- Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
- Native plants
- Perennials
- Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
Equipment and machinery experience
- Garden tractors
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
- Mechanical cultivator
- Mechanical sprayer
- Light trucks
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available