Greenhouse Labourer – George Sant & Sons Ltd.

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Company Description:

A commercial floriculture and wholesale greenhouse operation specializing in bedding plants, artisanal crops, and plant propagation.

Job Details:

  • Location: 11831 Cold Creek Rd., Kleinburg, ON (L0J 1C0)
  • Workplace: On site (Floriculture production / Outdoor / Wet/damp / Hot / Remote location)
  • Salary: $17.95 hourly
  • Hours: 50 to 60 hours per week
  • Employment Type: Term or contract, Full time (Start Date: 2027-01-05 | End Date: 2028-09-05)
  • Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening
  • Start Date: Starts as early as 2027-01-05
  • Vacancies: 25 vacancies
  • Benefits: N/A

Qualifications Required:

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • Equipment & Machinery Experience: Forklift, irrigation pumps and equipment, mechanical seeder, mechanical sprayer
  • Security & Safety: Criminal record check required

Job Responsibilities:

  • Clean crops, clear and collect brush/debris from fields, and perform general greenhouse cleaning
  • Mix soils and fertilizers, water, spray/dust plants with insecticides and fungicides, and tend to plants
  • Plant bulbs/seeds, cut seeds, pot/re-pot plants, and transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
  • Tie and secure plants, weed, and consider water saturation, light, and temperature for germination
  • Clean work areas and operate relevant farm and irrigation equipment

Working Conditions:

  • Fast-paced, physically demanding environment with a large workload
  • Exposure to wet/damp, hot outdoor, and greenhouse environments
  • Repetitive tasks, standing for extended periods, and bending, crouching, or kneeling
  • Weight handling up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • Requirements: Steel-toed safety boots
  • Transportation: Public transportation is not available; travel expenses not paid by employer

Personal Suitability:

  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination

Eligibility:

  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or temporary residents of Canada with a valid work permit. (Must be authorized to work in Canada).

How to Apply:

  • Email / In person / Other methods: Direct Apply via Job Bank OR by email at mark@gsants.com (Applicants must include a cover letter and answers to screening questions regarding start date, student status, field experience, certifications, and language requirements).
  • Application Deadline: October 8, 2026