greenhouse labourer
Posted on August 20, 2026 by Employer details Pine Ridge Gardens
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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Outdoors. At heights. Wet/damp. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Budding trees. 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 agricultural seed according to farm standards. Cut horticultural crops. Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening . Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions. Harvest seedlings. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Mixing fertilizer. 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. 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 rootballs of trees and shrubs. Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens. Clean work area. Perform preventive maintenance. Perform routine maintenance. Prepare, package and restock goods. Type of product: Cut flowers. Flowers and plants. Transportation/travel information: Travel expenses not paid by employer. 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 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. 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 for the position (English or French)?. Experience: Experience an asset.- Location Dunnville, ONN1A 2W2
- Work location On site
- Salary$17.95HOUR hourly / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- , 07:30 to 17:00
- Starts as early as 2026-09-01
- vacancies 5 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3650998
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Floriculture production
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Wet/damp
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
Work setting
- Rural area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Budding trees
- 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 agricultural seed according to farm standards
- Cut horticultural crops
- Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening
- Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
- Harvest seedlings
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Mixing fertilizer
- 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
- 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 rootballs of trees and shrubs
- Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
- Clean work area
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance
- Prepare, package and restock goods
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Cut flowers
- Flowers and plants
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
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 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-03
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