Tree Nursery Labourer

Employer: Somerville Nurseries Inc.

Location: Everett, Ontario

Salary: $17.95 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated Tasks: Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Harvest seedlings. Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts. Shear Christmas trees. Tie and secure plants. Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants. Plant bulbs and seeds. Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings. Apply fertilizers. Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability: Team player