General labourer – farm

ALBERTA TREE FARMS based in Aldersyde, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm 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 shift timings include Day, Evening, Overtime, Flexible Hours and Morning.

Employer Name: ALBERTA TREE FARMS
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 38 to 42 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Aldersyde, AB

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for budding trees
  • The candidate must shear Christmas trees.
  • The candidate will be responsible for deleafing.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tying.
  • The candidate must be able to transplant 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 plant bulbs and seeds.
  • The candidate must plant tree seedlings.
  • The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
  • The candidate must dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
  • The candidate must clean up landing areas at logging sites.
  • The candidate must attach cables or chokers to felled trees for yarding.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • The candidate must assist other logging and forestry workers.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist in grafting activities.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • 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 at heights.
  • The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
  • The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty and cold/refrigerated conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

  • Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Health care plan.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive paid Gasoline.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site housing options, Team building opportunities and Employer-provided transportation.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

resume@albertatreefarms.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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