nursery labourer at H. Richardson Farms Limited in Kendal, ON

H. Richardson Farms Limited logo
  • Full Time
  • Seasonal

nursery labourer

  • H. Richardson Farms Limited
  • Posted 1 week ago
  • NOC: 85103
  • Location: Kendal, ON, L0A1E0
  • Salary: $18.95 hourly

Job Overview

  • Published On: Oct 30, 2026
  • Application Due: Nov 20, 2026
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Work Term: Seasonal
  • Language: english
  • Views: 0

Company Overview

  • Employer: H. Richardson Farms Limited
  • Location: Kendal, ON, CA

Job Description

  • Work Term: Seasonal
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: No experience (will train)
  • Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Confined spaces
  • Wet/damp
  • Odours
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Non-smoking
  • Tasks

  • Clean the crops
  • Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
  • Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
  • Greenhouse cleaning
  • Harvest seedlings
  • 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
  • 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
  • Native plants
  • Perennials
  • Bedding plants
  • Berry bushes
  • Christmas trees
  • Fruit trees
  • Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
  • Seasonal plants
  • Vegetables
  • 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 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves
  • Personal suitability

  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
  • Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Flexible hours
  • Morning
  • Night
  • Employment terms options

  • On call
  • To be determined
  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime required
  • Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available

Job Details

  • Work arrangement: Not specified
  • Work hours: 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly
  • Salary range: $18.95 hourly
  • Postal code: L0A1E0

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