Seasonal Nursery Worker

Juniper, NB
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$18–$24 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Prepare soil and plant, transplant, monitor, and care for greenhouse and field crops, including operating irrigation systems. Dig, cut, and prepare plants for shipping, operate machinery as needed, and clean work areas and equipment.

Job details

Job Description At J.D. Irving, Limited – Woodlands Division, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions. Founded in 1882 , J. D. Irving, Limited is a large, diversified enterprise based in Saint John, New Brunswick with a team of over 20,000 (FTE) in Canada, the United States, and select international jurisdictions. Our operations span the forestry, transportation, retail, shipbuilding, food & agriculture, consumer products, and construction industries. J.D. Irving, Limited is currently seeking candidates to fill 10 temporary seasonal Nursery Worker positions at the Juniper Tree Nursery, 201 Southwest Road, Juniper, NB. Duties: Prepare soil; plant bulbs or tubers, seeds and cuttings; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings Monitor plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops Position and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants and fields Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for shipping May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants Clean working areas and equipment Responsibilities No education or experience required Hardworking with a strong work ethic Ability to work alone and in a team environment Interest in working outdoors Ability to handle heavy objects as needed Good vision and dexterity Qualifications Qualifications: No education or experience required Hardworking with a strong work ethic Ability to work alone and in a team environment Interest in working outdoors Ability to handle heavy objects as needed Good vision and dexterity. Terms of Employment: Seasonal (April 5, 2027 - September 24, 2027) Full-Time – 7-10 hours/day 35-50 Hours/week Early Mornings/Morning/Day shifts On-site accommodations available if required Wages: $15.90 per hour (Minimum wage guaranteed with the expected piece work earnings between $18 and $24/HR) Language of Work: English Contact – Natasha Trites, Human Resources Business Partner: trites.natasha@jdirving.com To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online We appreciate your interest in our company! The initial review of applications will begin on the deadline date for applying. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

No education or previous experience is required. Candidates should be hardworking, able to work independently and as part of a team, interested in outdoor work, able to handle heavy objects, and have good vision and dexterity.