Nursery labourer

Sidhu & Sons Nursery Ltd. ( 9623 Sylvester RoadMission, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Nursery labourer. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. This role offers Seasonal employment or Full time employment. Flexible availability required for: Overtime required, Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime available.

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 cut horticultural crops.
• The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides.
• 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 assist in grafting activities.
• The candidate must water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens.
• The candidate must clean work areas.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must fertilize and spray crops.
• The candidate must examine product for quality and market readiness.

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.
• 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.
• 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 should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

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.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The candidate must work in cold or refrigerated conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.

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 should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to apply

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

By email

[email protected]

By fax

6048201361

In person

9623 Sylvester Road
Mission, BC
V2V 7K6
Between 08:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.