General labourer – farm
Spruce It Up Garden Centre Inc based in Calgary, 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend and Morning.
Employer Name: Spruce It Up Garden Centre Inc
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.00 to $18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Calgary, AB
Also hiring: Delivery driver
Hiring: General labourer – farm
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
- The candidate must mix fertilizer.
- The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
- 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 must be able to handle weight up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be a quick learner.
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, dusty, hot, cold/refrigerated and dirty conditions.
- The candidate must work in all weather conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate must work in both rural and urban areas.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Products include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, ferns, native plants, and perennials.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating a loader, sprayer or duster, and skidsteer.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with automated irrigation systems.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about nursery or greenhouse.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- 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 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 must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive Free parking and Team-building opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email