Sheridan Nurseries

Norval, ON

Sheridan Nurseries

Norval, ON

nursery labourer

Norval, ON (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 44 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Dusty

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Weeding
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Ferns
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants
• Tropical plants
• Vegetables

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities