Overview
Employer details: Holland Avenue Nursery
Job details:
Location3995 Holland Ave, Victoria, BCV8Z 5K2
Work location: On site
Salary22.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment: Full time
Flexible hours, Morning, Day, Overtime required
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies1 vacancy
Overview
Languages
English
Education
· Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
· or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
· Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
· Harvest seedlings
· Seed cutting
· Tie and secure plants
· Weeding
· Write daily basic progress reports
· Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
· 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
· Clean work area
Additional information
Security and safety
· Bondable
· Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
· Valid driver’s licence
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
Own tools/equipment
· Steel-toed safety boots
· Gloves
Personal suitability
· Client focus
· Efficient interpersonal skills
· Reliability
· Team player
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
· Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
· other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
How to apply
Direct Apply
By Direct Apply
Additional ways to apply
By email
erv.recruitmentagency@yahoo.com
What you must include in your application:
Job reference number Job Posting Reference
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
Letter of recommendation
References attesting experience
