Greenhouse worker | LMIA Approved
Millennium Pacific Greenhouses Partnership. based in Delta, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Greenhouse worker. Millennium Pacific Greenhouses Partnership. is a family-run modern hydroponic greenhouse. Our tomatoes are grown from certified non-genetically modified seed (NON-GMO), in a carefully controlled environment with optimal temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide. Our commitment and mission is to provide the best grown quality tomatoes to our customers, while adhering to food safety standards. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible. The position of Greenhouse worker is approved by LMIA.
Job Description:
Employer’s Name: Millennium Pacific Greenhouses Partnership
Position: Greenhouse worker
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $16.05 hourly for 80 hours per 80 to 90 hours bi-weekly
Employment Type: Seasonal employment Full time
Location: Delta, BC
Shifts: Day, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Work Setting: Rural area, Staff accommodation provided
Work site environment: Outdoors, At heights, Wet/damp, Odours, Hot, Cold/refrigerated, Non-smoking
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications such as a high school, bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
Experience: The candidate should have at least 5 years or more experience in a related industry.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides
Type of product: Hydroponic horticultural products, Vegetables
Type of crops: Greenhouse tomatoes
Equipment and machinery experience: Mechanical spraye
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information:Travel expenses paid by employer
Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves
Physical Requirements:
- The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and pay attention to detail.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads.
- The candidate should be physically demanding.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be willing to work in bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking position for extended periods of time.
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should be efficient and a good team player.
- The candidate should be someone who can be relied on.
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to perform tasks Budding trees, Clipping, Harvesting seedlings and Mixing fertilizer
- The candidate should be able to plant, cultivate and irrigate crops also fertilize and spray crops
- The candidate should be able to harvest crops also operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- The candidate should be able to examine produce for quality and prepare for market also weed, prune and trim trees and plants
- The candidate should be able to transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings, report signs of insect or disease damag, pot and re-pot plants, plant bulbs and seeds, assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants, clean the work area.
Benefits:
- The employees get health benefits such as Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits
- The employees get long term benefits such as Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Other benefits
- The employees get other benefits such as Free parking availibility, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume, Job reference number, References attesting experience, and Letter of recommendation) through below mentioned details.
By fax:
604-940-1118
By mail:
3752 Arthur Drive
Delta, BC
V4K 3N2
Include this reference number in your application
8432
Be prepared for the screening questions:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!