Horticulture worker

• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Ferns
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Berry bushes
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
• Langue de travail: Français
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week