Nursery labourer

Holden Lake Farm is located at 2257 Yellow point Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9X 1W9. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Nursery labourer. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job. The assigned Day and Morning may include shift timings. LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Nursery labourer position.

Employer Name: Holden Lake Farm
Position: Nursery labourer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 2257 Yellow point Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9X 1W9

Job Description

  • The candidate must clean the crops.
  • The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
  • The candidate must harvest seedlings.
  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate will be responsible for operating climate control systems.
  • The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
  • The candidate will be responsible for seed cutting.
  • The candidate must tie and secure plants.
  • The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
  • The candidate must spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
  • The candidate must assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
  • The candidate must plant bulbs and seeds.
  • The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
  • The candidate must be able to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
  • The candidate must apply fertilizers.
  • The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
  • The candidate must assist in grafting activities.
  • The candidate must dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for watering and maintaining plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
  • The candidate must clean the work area.
  • The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.

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 client focused.
  • 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 in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

  • Products include coniferous trees, perennials, bedding plants, berry bushes, bonsai plants, cut flowers, fruit trees, seasonal plants, and vegetables.

Type of crops

  • Crops include bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, garlic, greenhouse vegetables, herbs, melons, tomatoes, and zucchini.

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 able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • 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 steel-toed safety boots and gloves.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus and Group insurance benefits.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking and On-site housing options.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Letter of recommendation
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