Nursery worker

Norquay Nurseries LTD. is located at #28168 Trans-Canada Hwy, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Nursery worker. 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Nursery worker position.

Employer Name: Norquay Nurseries LTD.
Position: Nursery worker
No. of vacancies: 10
Salary: $15.80 hourly / 60 to 120 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: #28168 Trans-Canada Hwy, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2

Also hiring: Farm worker, vegetables

Hiring: Nursery worker

Job Description

• The candidate must assist in the pruning of trees, shrubs, and plants.
• The candidate must be able to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• 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.

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.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• 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.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• The products include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, fruit trees, and ornamental trees, shrubs, and hedges.

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 should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• 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 long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By phone

204-239-6507 Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.