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Location
Various locationsStrathmore, , ABBig Stone, , AB
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Work location
On site
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Salary$18.34HOUR hourly / 60 to 140 hours bi-weekly
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Terms of employment
Seasonal employmentFull time
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Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
- Starts as early as 2027-03-15
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Benefits:
Other benefits
- vacancies
16 vacancies
- Source
Job Bank
#3678617
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work site environment
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Floriculture production
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Outdoors
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Wet/damp
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Hot
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Cold/refrigerated
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Non-smoking
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Harvest crops
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Dangerous
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Noisy
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Dusty
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Other miscellaneous crop farming
Work setting
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Rural area
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Remote location
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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Staff accommodation available
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 horticultural crops
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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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Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
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Hand harvesting vegetables
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Harvest seedlings
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Level earth to fine grade specifications
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Mixing fertilizer
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Operate climate controls
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Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
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Seed cutting
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Shear Christmas trees
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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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Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
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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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Pot and re-pot plants
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Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
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Apply fertilizers
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Report signs of insect or disease damage
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Assist in grafting activities
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Dig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubs
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Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
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Clean work area
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Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Fertilize and spray crops
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Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
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Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
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Soil fertility programs
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Clear fields of wood and stones
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Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
Experience and specialization
Type of product
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Coniferous trees
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Deciduous trees
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Ferns
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Native plants
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Perennials
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Bedding plants
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Berry bushes
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Christmas trees
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Fruit trees
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Mushrooms
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Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges
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Seasonal plants
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Vegetables
Equipment and machinery experience
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Chain saw
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Christmas tree cutting machine or equipment
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Forklift
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Garden tractors
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Irrigation pumps and equipment
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Mechanical cultivator
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Mechanical seeder
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Mechanical sprayer
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Light trucks
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Tractor
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Tillage equipment
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Sprayer or duster
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Seed drill
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Planting equipment
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Farm truck
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Fertilizer applicator
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Feeding and watering system
Specialization or experience
Area of specialization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Large workload
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Work under pressure
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Walking
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Tight deadlines
Weight handling
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Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
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More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Reliability
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Team player
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site housing options
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Parking available