Forest Nursery Worker
Description
Northern Pulp Forest Nursery
Position: Forest Nursery Worker
Start Date: April 10, 2023 (flexible with in the month of April)
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Wage: $16.00/hour
Type: Seasonal
The nursery is a greenhouse operation for the forestry industry that grows roughly 6 million seedlings a year mostly for reforestation. All seedlings are grown on site for one or two years before being shipped out and planted in the bush or in privately owned Christmas tree lots.
Duties Include:
1. Work on a mechanical type seeding line as well as some manual seeding when required.
2. Relocate seeded flats and/or seedlings to and from greenhouses and within holding areas.
3. Thin and transplant newly germinated seedlings in jiffy flats.
4. Weed undesirable plants from seedling crops.
5. Root prune seedlings in jiffy flays using manual or mechanical root pruners.
6. Load trucks with full seedling trays for shipping.
We are looking for individuals that are self motivated and versatile, someone that works well as a team member but also by themselves. A typical day is 8 hours, starting at 7:30am, Monday to Friday. Most days will be in a greenhouse, but other jobs can require work outside. This can change from day to day, so it is recommended that you bring extra clothes for all weather conditions.
The jobs can be physically demanding and might require you to stand for extended periods of time, lift 16kg repeatedly, or work in undesirable climates like rain or high temperatures. It is also required that all employees wear CSA approved safety footwear that extends above the ankle (not provided).
To apply:
Please e-mail your resume to Sarah.Urquhart@paperexcellence.com
Or bring your resume in person to 381 Plains Rd, Debert, NS
- Job type: Full-Time
- Company: Northern Pulp Forest Nursery
jobs | general labour
2023-04-06