Greenhouse worker

Millennium Pacific Greenhouses Partnership based in Delta, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Greenhouse worker 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, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Greenhouse worker has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Millennium Pacific Greenhouses Partnership
Position: Greenhouse worker
No. of vacancies: 4
Salary: $16.05 hourly for 80 hours per 80 to 90 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Delta, BC

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Hiring: Greenhouse worker

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the crop.
  • The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
  • The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.
  • The candidate will be in charge of fruit tree training.
  • The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
  • The candidate will be in charge of harvesting vegetables by hand.
  • The candidate will be in charge of lowering.
  • The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
  • The candidate will be in charge of shoot positioning.
  • The candidate will be in charge of suckering.
  • The candidate will be in charge of tying.
  • The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weeding.
  • The candidate will be required to spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
  • The candidate will be required to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
  • The candidate will have to apply fertilisers.
  • The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
  • The candidate will be expected to 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 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 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have a provincial licence or certification to use chemical fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides.
  • The candidate must be able to lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

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 must be able to work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The work environment is smoke-free.

Work Setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.

Experience and Specialization

Type of product

  • The types of products are hydroponic horticultural products and vegetables.

Type of Crops

  • The crop type is greenhouse tomatoes.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a mechanical sprayer.

Additional Information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

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

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 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 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 will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits and Health care plan.
  • Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits and Life insurance.
  • In addition to the Health and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, On-site housing options, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Employer-provided transportation, as well as a variable or compressed work week.

How to Apply

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

By mail

3752 Arthur Drive
Delta, BC
V4K 3N2

By fax

604-940-1118

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 8432
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
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