nursery labourer
Posted on July 08, 2026 by Employer details KIKI NURSERY
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Non-smoking. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas. Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination. Cut horticultural crops. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Seed cutting. Tie and secure plants. Weeding. Write daily basic progress reports. 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. 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: Native plants. Landscaping experience: Restoration and preservation projects. Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw. Garden tractors. Mechanical seeder. Mechanical sprayer. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. 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. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits.- Location Ladysmith, BCV9G 1J6
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00 to $23.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 16 to 30 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractPart time leading to full time
- Morning, Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3617274
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Rural area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
- Cut horticultural crops
- Harvest seedlings
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Seed cutting
- Tie and secure plants
- Weeding
- Write daily basic progress reports
- 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
- 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
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Native plants
Landscaping experience
- Restoration and preservation projects
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Garden tractors
- Mechanical seeder
- Mechanical sprayer
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- 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
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
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.
Advertised until
2026-08-06
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