Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
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
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Outdoors
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Wet/damp
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Hot
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Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
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Rural area
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Remote location
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Budding trees
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Cut horticultural crops
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Harvest seedlings
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Mixing fertilizer
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Operate climate controls
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Tie and secure plants
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Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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Weeding
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Write daily basic progress reports
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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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Native plants
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Perennials
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Berry bushes
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Cut flowers
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Fruit trees
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Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
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Seasonal plants
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Vegetables
Equipment and machinery experience
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Chain saw
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Forklift
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Garden tractors
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Irrigation pumps and equipment
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Mechanical seeder
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Mechanical sprayer
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Light trucks
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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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
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Overtime required
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Reliability
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Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.