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horticulturist helper

The role involves cleaning crops and greenhouses, hand harvesting vegetables, and tending to plants and gardens. Responsibilities also include removing suckers and water sprouts and reporting signs of insect or disease damage.

  • On-site
  • Kingsville, ON
  • Posted Jul 3, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 29, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Hot Non-smoking Work setting Rural area Responsibilities Tasks Clean the crops Greenhouse cleaning Hand harvesting vegetables Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts Report signs of insect or disease damage Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Clean work area Experience and specialization Type of product Vegetables Type of crops Bell peppers Greenhouse vegetables Tomatoes Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Reliability Team player Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Parking available

What you’ll do

The role involves cleaning crops and greenhouses, hand harvesting vegetables, and tending to plants and gardens. Responsibilities also include removing suckers and water sprouts and reporting signs of insect or disease damage.

Requirements

No prior experience or formal education is required as training will be provided. Candidates must have their own transportation and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 23 kg.

Benefits

• Free parking

Other relevant skills

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  • Crop Cleaning
  • Greenhouse Cleaning
  • Hand Harvesting
  • Plant Tending
  • Pest Identification
  • Garden Maintenance
  • Weight Handling

Job areas

  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Trades

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Aug 29, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level