General labourer – farm

TSC Nursery Sales Ltd. is located at Richmond, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of General labourer – farm. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Term or contract or Full time job. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has granted approval for the General labourer – farm position.

Employer Name: TSC Nursery Sales Ltd.
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 48
Salary: $17.40 hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Richmond, BC

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce, livestock, and poultry.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must examine the product’s quality and readiness for market.

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.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work site environment

• The type of farm operation is floriculture production.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

• The candidate must work at a horticulture nursery.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Product types include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, ferns, native plants, and perennials.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• 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.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter