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Garden in Gardens Greenhouse Ltd based in Richmond is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Nursery worker. Garden in Gardens Greenhouse Ltd offers a unique shopping experience for both novice gardeners and seasoned horticulturists. We distinguish ourselves through a commitment to quality, offering a curated selection of plants ranging from ornamentals to edibles. We are a flourishing haven for plant enthusiasts. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Garden in Gardens Greenhouse Ltd
Position: Nursery worker
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.75 to $17.00 hourly (To be negotiated) 48 hours per week
Employment Type: Terms of employment Term or contract (ending: 2024-11-01) Full time
Location: Richmond
Shifts: Day, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning
Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer
Type of product: Coniferous trees, Deciduous trees, Bonsai plants, Christmas trees, Cut flowers, Ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Asset languages: Cantonese, Mandarin
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 to less than 3 years’
Equipment and machinery experience: Chain saw, Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment, Forklift, Garden tractors, Irrigation pumps and equipment, Mechanical cultivator, Mechanical seeder, Mechanical sprayer
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be adept at efficiently handling repetitive tasks
- The candidates should be capable of managing and lifting heavy loads as part of their responsibilities
- The candidates should be physically fit to meet the demands of the role
- The candidates should be comfortable with standing for extended periods during their work shifts
- The candidates should be proficient in tasks involving bending, crouching, and kneeling
- The candidates should have experience in floriculture production
- The candidates should be able to handle weight Up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and more than 45 kg (100 lbs)
- The candidates should be able to work in wet/damp area, outdoors, and hot area
Candidate Status:
- Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
- Candidate must have legal authorized (Work Permit) to work in Canada
- If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to engage in brush collecting, bud trees, clean crops, perform clipping, and conduct deleafing
- The candidates should be able to undertake greenhouse cleaning, harvest seedlings, mix fertilizer, cut seeds, and weed
- The candidates should be able to 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 root balls of trees and shrubs, water and tend to plants, lawns, and/or gardens, and clean the work area
Benefits:
- The candidates will get on-site housing options, gasoline paid, health care plan, and free parking
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume, highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed, and cover letter) through below mentioned details.
By email
woohyewon@gmail.com
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!