Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment
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Floriculture production
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Confined spaces
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Wet/damp
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Hot
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Non-smoking
Work setting
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Rural area
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Staff accommodation provided
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Budding trees
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Clean the crops
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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
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Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
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Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
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Cut horticultural crops
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Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
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Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Hand harvesting vegetables
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Level earth to fine grade specifications
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Mixing fertilizer
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Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
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Tie and secure plants
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Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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Weeding
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Write daily basic progress reports
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Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
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Mix and prepare soils
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Plant bulbs and seeds
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Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
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Apply fertilizers
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
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Clean work area
Experience and specialization
Type of product
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Native plants
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Berry bushes
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Fruit trees
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Seasonal plants
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Vegetables
Type of crops
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Bell peppers
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Carrots
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Greenhouse tomatoes
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Greenhouse vegetables
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Onions
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Tomatoes
Equipment and machinery experience
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Irrigation pumps and equipment
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.