Canadian Fruit Tree Nursery Co-operative is hiring
Nursery Labourer with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• Experience an asset

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Budding trees
• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Harvest seedlings
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Mix and prepare soils
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Apply fertilizers
• Report signs of insect or disease damage
• Assist in grafting activities
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Fruit trees

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Mechanical cultivator
• Mechanical sprayer

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player