Horticulturist

Job Number: 001

Permanent   |  St Catharines, Ontario   |  Posted on Apr 18, 2018

Horticulturist needed to work in established nursery - 1360 Third Street, St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 6P9.

Salary

$22.50/hour, 40 to 60 hours per week

Terms

Permanent, Full-time

Employment Conditions

Early Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible hours

Languages

English

Education

College Diploma in a relevant program

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Overtime required, Fast-paced environment

Work Site Environment

Outdoors, Cold/refrigerated, Hot

Personal Suitability

Flexibility, Team player, Reliability, Organized

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, Plant and move trees, Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products, Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes, Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions, Budding trees, Clipping

Specific Skills

Weed, prune and trim trees and plants, Pot and re-pot plants, Graft trees, Load and off-load machines

Work Setting

Nursery - horticulture

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

 

How to apply

By email:

applypisc@gmail.com

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.


Job summary

Company

J.C. Bakker & Sons Limited

Job Type

Permanent

Location

St Catharines, Ontario

Start Date

Jun 18, 2018