Nursery labourer

Aubin Nurseries Ltd. in Carman, MB is inviting applications for the position of Nursery labourer. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Seasonal employment or Full time. Required shifts: Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend.

Job Description

• The candidate must perform budding of trees.
• The candidate must clean crops effectively.
• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas.
• The candidate must deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening.
• The candidate must harvest seedlings.
• The candidate must manually remove all suckers and water sprouts.
• The candidate must perform seed cutting.
• 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 pot and re-pot plants.
• The candidate must transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• The candidate must report signs of insect or disease damage.
• The candidate must assist in grafting activities.
• The candidate must dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs.
• 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.
• 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 work in wet or damp conditions.
• 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 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 have excellent hand-eye coordination.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• There is no access to public transportation.

How to apply

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

You can apply online or use the other options below.

Online

Apply now

By email

kristina@aubinnurseries.ca

By phone

2047456703

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?