Are you a fan of the nature and outdoor environments? Come to sunny Saskatchewan to work as a Forest Nursery Worker.
Job Description:
- Prepare soil; seeds and cuttings; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings as per requirements
- Spray tree seedlings to prevent disease and pests if required
- Position irrigation systems to water nurseries and fields
- Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, and prepare them for sale
- Provide information to customers on the care of trees and shrubs
- May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to cultivate fields, harvest genetic material and trees seedlings
- Maintain inventory and order materials as required
- Clean working areas
- Minimum of 32 hours a week
Job Requirements:
- Physically fit
- Attention to details
- Love of the outdoors
- Be able to lift 40 pounds repetitively
- Able to work in all season conditions outside
- Ok with getting dirty
- Secoundary school
- Willing to train
- Produce Soil Amendments, and seedling protection from recycled materials
- Other duties as required
