Job Description
Full job description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Floriculture production
Outdoors
At heights
Confined spaces
Wet/damp
Odours
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
Non-smoking
Work setting
Rural area
Remote location
Various locations
Staff accommodation provided
Willing to relocate
Repair and maintenance services
Tasks
Clean the crops
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
Cut horticultural crops
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Greenhouse cleaning
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Hand harvesting vegetables
Harvest seedlings
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Operate climate controls
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Tie and secure plants
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Assist in grafting activities
Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area
Repair and maintain equipment
Perform general farm duties
Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
Handling animals
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Type of product
Coniferous trees
Deciduous trees
Native plants
Perennials
Bedding plants
Berry bushes
Fruit trees
Mushrooms
Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
Seasonal plants
Tropical plants
Vegetables
Computer and technology knowledge
Computer programming
Type of crops
Artisanal crops
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflowers
Cucumbers
Garlic
Ginger
Greenhouse tomatoes
Greenhouse vegetables
Herbs
Melons
Onions
Seed corn
Soybeans
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Microgreens
Equipment and machinery experience
Chain saw
Forklift
Garden tractors
Irrigation pumps and equipment
Light trucks
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
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 45 kg (100 lbs)
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Employment terms options
Morning
On call
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Other benefits
On-site housing options
Support for newcomers and refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Floriculture production
Outdoors
At heights
Confined spaces
Wet/damp
Odours
Hot
Cold/refrigerated
Non-smoking
Work setting
Rural area
Remote location
Various locations
Staff accommodation provided
Willing to relocate
Repair and maintenance services
Tasks
Clean the crops
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields and other work areas
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
Cut horticultural crops
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Greenhouse cleaning
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
Hand harvesting vegetables
Harvest seedlings
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Operate climate controls
Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
Tie and secure plants
Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
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
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Assist in grafting activities
Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area
Repair and maintain equipment
Perform general farm duties
Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
Handling animals
Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
Type of product
Coniferous trees
Deciduous trees
Native plants
Perennials
Bedding plants
Berry bushes
Fruit trees
Mushrooms
Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
Seasonal plants
Tropical plants
Vegetables
Computer and technology knowledge
Computer programming
Type of crops
Artisanal crops
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflowers
Cucumbers
Garlic
Ginger
Greenhouse tomatoes
Greenhouse vegetables
Herbs
Melons
Onions
Seed corn
Soybeans
Sweet corn
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Microgreens
Equipment and machinery experience
Chain saw
Forklift
Garden tractors
Irrigation pumps and equipment
Light trucks
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
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 45 kg (100 lbs)
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Employment terms options
Morning
On call
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Other benefits
On-site housing options
Support for newcomers and refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The greenhouse labourer position is now open for candidates interested in the Labour/Helper Jobs sector. This role in Blockhouse offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Labour/Helper Jobs is a plus.
