Greenhouse labourer

SAGE Greenhouses in Oliver, BC is seeking a self-motivated Greenhouse labourer. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. We are offering a Term or contractFull time opportunity. The schedule involves To be determined shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must clean crops effectively.
• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas.
• The candidate must cultivate and manage vertical farming systems.
• The candidate must deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening.
• The candidate must divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate will be responsible for harvesting vegetables by hand.
• The candidate must maintain and manage the growth of vines, vine canopy, and grapes.
• The candidate must mix fertilizers.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must assist in pruning trees, shrubs, and plants.
• The candidate must mix and prepare soils.
• The candidate must plant bulbs and seeds.
• 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.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• No experience required. The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• 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 be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must work in wet or damp conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The work environment is smoke-free.

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 perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• 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.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.
• The employer will provide transportation for the candidate.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

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

By mail

5000 Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC
V0H 1T1

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?