LABOUR 06R - Cone Picker

The Team
The Seed Production section is responsible for effectively managing five ministry seed orchard sites representing 50 of the orchard capacity in BC. The section has 11 fulltime staff 19 longterm auxiliary employees and up to 80 seasonal staff responsible for managing 50000 trees within 40 orchards. Kalamalka seed Orchard has a small team of 68 people who work closely on the development and daytoday operations of the seed orchards.

The Role
The position is responsible for maintenance of orchard cones through picking and collecting or will be responsible for the maintenance of orchard trees through pruning. You will be responsible for either collecting and picking orchard cones or pruning orchard trees with the use of orchard ladders and lifts.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Physically fit and able to lift supplies up to 25kg for 30 m (i.e. bags of fertilizer cones buckets etc. and operate equipment (i.e. orchard lifts pruners eaters mowers etc. on an ongoing basis.
• Able to work outdoors in all types of weather including winter cold weather and with potential allergens such as pollen grass insects chemical pesticides herbicides and fertilizers; as well as ability to work at heights using lifts and ladders up to 5 m.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Manual labour or outdoor working experience.
• Experience working with plants; (i.e. tree planter gardener landscaper orchard worker and cone picking) or equivalent training and experience.

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About this Position:
Twenty 20 positions available.
This is a temporary opportunity until August 29 2025 and may be extended.
This position has full time onsite requirements.
An eligibility list may be established.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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