Greenhouse worker

Overview

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
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Hand harvesting vegetables
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• 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
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Clean work area

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Bedding plants
• Berry bushes
• Hydroponic horticultural products
• Seasonal plants
• Vegetables

Type of crops

• Artisanal crops
• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cucumbers
• Garlic
• Greenhouse tomatoes
• Greenhouse vegetables
• Herbs
• Melons
• Onions
• Sweet corn
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Gloves