LABOUR 06R - Cone Picker

Posting Title
LABOUR 06R - Cone Picker

Position Classification
Labourer R6

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$45,039.00 - $50,629.68 annually

Close Date
7/5/2024

Job Type
Temporary (Auxiliary)

Temporary End Date
8/28/2024

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
FIRM/OCF

Job Summary

Bring your commitment to excellence in sustainable forest management

The position is responsible for maintenances of orchard cones through picking and collecting (Picker) or will be responsible for the maintenance of orchard trees through pruning (Pruner).

Job Requirements:
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

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, weed eaters, mowers, etc.) on an on-going 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jesse.Wildeman@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until August 28, 2024 and may be extended.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Please note this is an ongoing posting. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly or weekly basis.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Natural Resource Sector

Category

Government