Greenhouse labourer

George Sant & Sons Ltd. is situated in Kleinburg, ON and is hiring a Greenhouse labourer to join the team. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. This role offers Term or contractFull time employment. Flexible availability required for: To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must clean crops effectively.
• The candidate must consider water saturation, light, and temperature when planning for germination.
• The candidate must cut horticultural crops.
• The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must perform seed cutting.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• 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 candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and 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 be able to handle a large workload.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must work in wet or damp conditions.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

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 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 be able to handle a large workload.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

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.

In person

11831 Cold Creek Rd.
Kleinburg, ON
L0J 1C0
Between 08:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?