Countryside Garden Center, situated at Foothills, AB T1S 5E9, is seeking applications for the job position of Nursery worker who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a Term, contract, or full-time position. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, and evening shifts, including weekends and overtime. The position of Nursery worker has received approval from the LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Countryside Garden Center
Position: Nursery worker
No. of vacancies: 9
Salary: $15.42 to $19.40 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full-time
Location: Foothills, AB T1S 5E9

Also hiring: Cleaner

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for cutting horticultural crops.
The candidate will be responsible for greenhouse cleaning.
The candidate must harvest seedlings.
The candidate must operate the climate controls.
The candidate must tie and secure plants.
The candidate must perform weeding tasks.
The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
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 dig up the 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.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate should have efficient 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 work in wet/damp, hot, and cold/refrigerated environments.

Work setting

The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
The employer should not cover the candidate’s relocation costs; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.

Experience and specialization

Type of product

Product types include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, perennials, berry bushes, cut flowers, fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges, and seasonal plants.

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience in operating chain saws, forklifts, garden tractors, irrigation pumps and equipment, mechanical sprayers, and light trucks.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

The candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
The candidate must have their own transportation.
There is no access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced, busy environment.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
The candidate must manage a large workload.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

How to Apply

Kindly use the given options to submit your application if you are interested.

By email

resume@csgcl.com