Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Rural area
- Greenhouse
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Native plants
- Perennials
- Tropical plants
Type of crops
- Artisanal crops
- Herbs
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
