Farm labourer
Rockwood Forest Nurseries based in 437 Mark Road, Cameron, ON K0M 1G0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The position of Farm labourer has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Rockwood Forest Nurseries
Position: Farm labourer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.83 hourly / 40 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 437 Mark Road, Cameron, ON K0M 1G0
Also hiring: Vineyard worker
Hiring: Farm labourer
Job Description
- The candidate will be in charge of budding trees.
- The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
- The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
- The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
- The candidate will be in charge of suckering.
- The candidate will be in charge of tying.
- The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings.
- The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
- The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
- The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
- The candidate will be expected to dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
- The candidate will be expected to assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
- The candidate will be expected to clean the work area.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in French language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must supervise chainsaw and skidder operators.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work site environment
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp and hot conditions.
Work setting
- Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Products include Coniferous trees, Deciduous trees, Native plants, Perennials, Seasonal plants, Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges, Fruit trees and Berry bushes.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, a loader, a manure spreader, planting equipment, a sprayer or duster, tillage equipment, a tractor, a skidder, and a chain saw.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Employer will provide the vehicle.
- The candidate does not have access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots and gloves.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email