Nursery Labourer – NOC 85103 Temporary Full Time

Company: Shelmerdine Garden Centre
Location: 7800 Roblin Blvd, Headingley MB, R4H 1B6
Contact: Caitlin Johnston
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 204-999-7049

Salary: $17.71 hourly / 40 hours per week

Seasonal / Full time
Morning, day, evening, weekend shifts

Start Date: May 1, 2026
End Date: October 31, 2026

Free parking available
Team building opportunities

Vacancies: 4 positions available

Overview

Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
Will train

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
Floriculture production
Outdoors
At heights
Wet/damp
Hot
Non-smoking
Work setting
Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks
Budding trees
Clean the crops
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
Cut horticultural crops
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Greenhouse cleaning
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Mixing fertilizer
Operate climate controls
Seed cutting
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
Spray or dust plants with insecticides and fungicides
Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
Mix and prepare soils
Plant bulbs and seeds
Pot and re-pot plants
Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
Apply fertilizers
Report signs of insect or disease damage
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Clean work area

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Reliability
Team player

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Support for youths
Support for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Support for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities