Nursery Operator

About Us:

Dropseed Native Plant Nursery is dedicated to growing and promoting native plants that support local ecosystems and biodiversity. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Nursery Operator to join our team for 8-weeks this summer season.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in native plant production and ecological gardening
• Direct mentorship from experienced growers
• Opportunities to participate in educational programming and workshops during work hours
• Staff discount on plants
• A supportive and engaging outdoor work environment

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist with a variety of nursery and gardening tasks, including:

• Potting up plants
• Seeding and propagation activities
• Gardening on-site and off-site, including planting, watering, and weeding
• Assisting customers with retail sales
• Processing purchases and ringing in orders
• Watering and maintaining the retail plant area
• General nursery maintenance and support

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working outdoors for most of the workday in varying weather conditions
• Able to lift, carry, and move plant stock throughout the retail area
• Capable of working independently when required
• Available to work weekends
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

No previous experience is required. Training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume to [email protected] please include Dropseed – Nursery Operator in the subject line.

Must be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program.

This job advertisement has been provided by an external employer. Career Edge is not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content. If you believe this job posting may be fraudulent, please report this posting to [email protected]. Learn more about how we prevent and respond to fraudulent job postings in our Fraudulent Job Posting Policy.