Countryside Tree Farms is hiring
Nursery Worker with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Budding trees
• Cut horticultural crops
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Operate climate controls
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• 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
• Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Berry bushes
• Cut flowers
• Fruit trees
• Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
• Seasonal plants
• Vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Garden tractors
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Mechanical seeder
• Mechanical sprayer
• Light trucks

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player