Nursery labourer

Sunnyside Nurseries Ltd. based in Delta, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Nursery labourer 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, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name
:
Sunnyside Nurseries Ltd.
Position
:
Nursery labourer
No. of vacancies
: 3
Salary
: $16.75 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type
:
Seasonal employment, Full time
Location
:
Delta, BC

• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.
• The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.
• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.
• The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.
• The candidate will be in charge of tying.
• 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 must pot and re-pot plants.
• The candidate will be responsible for transplanting seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate will be expected to dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
• The candidate must water and care for plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must clean the work area.

• 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 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The type of farm operation is floriculture production.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

• Products include coniferous trees, deciduous trees, ferns, native plants, perennials, bedding plants, berry bushes, christmas trees, fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, and hedges, seasonal plants, tropical plants, and vegetables.

• 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.