greenhouse labourer

Full job description
Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English or French
Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Will train
Work site environment
Outdoors
Wet/damp
Hot
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Cut horticultural crops
Weeding
Pot and re-pot plants
Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Type of product
Coniferous trees
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Overtime available
Financial benefits
Bonus
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Other benefits
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)