Greenhouse labourer

SUNVIEW INVESTMENT LTD in Saskatoon, SK is seeking a self-motivated Greenhouse labourer. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Required shifts: Early morning, Evening, Weekend, Shift.

Job Description

• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas.
• The candidate must cut horticultural crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must level earth to meet fine grade specifications.
• The candidate must mix fertilizers.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must write daily basic progress reports.
• The candidate must assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
• The candidate must pot and re-pot plants.
• The candidate must transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate must report signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must clean work areas.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must 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 or damp conditions.

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.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• 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 be able to handle a large workload.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Transportation/travel information

• There is no access to public transportation.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By mail

BOX 22 RR 3 SITE 303
SASKATOON, SK
S7K 3J6

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?