Tree Growers - Nursery (Silviculture & Reforestation)

  Smoky Lake Forest Nursery Ltd

  Smoky Lake, Alberta, Canada

Smoky Lake Forest Nursery Ltd is hiring 3 full-time Tree Growers in Smoky Lake, Alberta.

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

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

First Aid Certificate; Chemical application certificate or licence; Forklift Operator Certification

Experience

Experience an asset

Type of Product

Ornamental trees and shrubs; Fruit trees; Berry bushes; Coniferous trees; Deciduous trees; Ferns

Specific Skills

Organize and direct greenhouse and nursery operations; Establish and maintain required environment; Establish work schedules; Determine type and quantity of stock to grow; Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying; Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Odours; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people; More than 20 people; Staff in various areas of responsibility; 3-4 people; 5-10 people; 11-15 people; 16-20 people

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Organized

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Budding trees; Clipping; Harvesting seedlings; Mixing fertilizer; Suckering; Tying; Weeding; Shoot positioning; Greenhouse cleaning; Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes

Employment conditions: Weekend, Shift, Start Time 08:00, End Time 16:30

Compensation

$15.00 to $18.00 hourly for 40 hours per week.

Start as soon as possible.

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