Seasonal Nursery Worker

At J.D. Irving, Limited – Woodlands Division, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

Founded in 1882, J. D. Irving, Limited is a large, diversified enterprise based in Saint John, New Brunswick with a team of over 20,000 (FTE) in Canada, the United States, and select international jurisdictions. Our operations span the forestry, transportation, retail, shipbuilding, food & agriculture, consumer products, and construction industries.

J.D. Irving, Limited is currently seeking candidates to fill 10 temporary seasonal Nursery Worker positions at the Juniper Tree Nursery, 201 Southwest Road, Juniper, NB.

Duties:

• Prepare soil; plant bulbs or tubers, seeds and cuttings; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
• Monitor plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops
• Position and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants and fields
• Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for shipping
• May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants
• Clean working areas and equipment 

Responsibilities

• No education or experience required
• Hardworking with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment
• Interest in working outdoors
• Ability to handle heavy objects as needed
• Good vision and dexterity 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• No education or experience required
• Hardworking with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment
• Interest in working outdoors
• Ability to handle heavy objects as needed
• Good vision and dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

• Seasonal (April 5, 2027 - September 24, 2027)
• Full-Time – 7-10 hours/day
• 35-50 Hours/week
• Early Mornings/Morning/Day shifts
• On-site accommodations available if required

Wages: $15.90 per hour (Minimum wage guaranteed with the expected piece work earnings between $18 and $24/HR)

Language of Work: English

Contact – Natasha Trites, Human Resources Business Partner: trites.natasha@jdirving.com

To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online

We appreciate your interest in our company! The initial review of applications will begin on the deadline date for applying. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.