Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Floriculture production
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Outdoors
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Wet/damp
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Hot
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Non-smoking
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Budding trees
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
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Harvest seedlings
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Mixing fertilizer
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Weeding
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Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
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Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
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Mix and prepare soils
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Plant bulbs and seeds
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Pot and re-pot plants
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Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
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Apply fertilizers
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Report signs of insect or disease damage
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Assist in grafting activities
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Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
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Clean work area
Experience and specialization
Type of product
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Coniferous trees
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Deciduous trees
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Perennials
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Bedding plants
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Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
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Seasonal plants
Equipment and machinery experience
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Garden tractors
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Irrigation pumps and equipment
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Mechanical sprayer
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Large workload
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Attention to detail
Weight handling
Personal suitability
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.