Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
Cultivate on vertical farming system
Cut horticultural crops
Greenhouse cleaning
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Harvest seedlings
Mixing fertilizer
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Tie and secure plants
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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
Assist in grafting activities
Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area
Type of product
Coniferous trees
Deciduous trees
Perennials
Bedding plants
Berry bushes
Christmas trees
Fruit trees
Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
Seasonal plants
Equipment and machinery experience
Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment
Garden tractors
Irrigation pumps and equipment
Mechanical cultivator
Mechanical sprayer
Light trucks
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
Permaculture
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Travel expenses paid by employer
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
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Client focus
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
Flexible hours
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site housing options
Team building opportunities
Transportation provided by employer
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
