General labourer - farm

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Cut flowers
• Seasonal plants

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Government programs

• Recognized employer
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week