Nursery Labourer

Job summary

Clean crops and work areas, remove brush and debris, mix and apply fertilizer, and tie and secure plants. Weed, assist with pruning, plant bulbs and seeds, and water and tend to plants, lawns, and gardens.

Job details

Overview Languages English or French Education 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. Responsibilities Tasks Clean the crops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas Mixing fertilizer Tie and secure plants Weeding Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants Plant bulbs and seeds Apply fertilizers Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Clean work area Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Large workload Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Reliability Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

What you’ll do

Clean crops and work areas, remove brush and debris, mix and apply fertilizer, and tie and secure plants. Weed, assist with pruning, plant bulbs and seeds, and water and tend to plants, lawns, and gardens.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and previous experience is an asset. The role requires physical work in a fast-paced environment, including repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, prolonged standing, and bending, crouching, or kneeling; reliability, teamwork, and efficient interpersonal skills are also sought.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Crop Cleaning
• Brush And Debris Removal
• Fertilizer Mixing
• Plant Tying And Securing
• Weeding
• Pruning
• Planting Seeds And Bulbs
• Fertilizer Application
• Watering And Plant Care
• Lawn And Garden Maintenance
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Agriculture