Nursery Laborer

Nursery Laborer – Seasonal

Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd. – Strathmore, Alberta
Start Date: April 1, 2027
Wage: $18.34 per hour

Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd. is looking for dependable, hardworking individuals to join our team for the 2027 growing season.

Located in a rural setting near Strathmore, Alberta, we grow trees, shrubs and perennials for customers throughout Western Canada. This is an active, hands-on position suited to people who enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team.

Responsibilities

Nursery Laborers assist with a variety of seasonal tasks, including:

• Planting, potting and transplanting trees, shrubs and perennials
• Digging, handling and moving plant material
• Preparing and loading customer orders
• Watering, weeding, pruning, staking and general plant care
• Nursery, field and farm cleanup and maintenance
• Operating basic tools and equipment after training
• Other seasonal nursery duties as required

What to Expect

This is a physical, outdoor position. Employees must be able to work in changing weather conditions and perform tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, lifting and repetitive physical activity.

Duties vary throughout the season based on weather, plant growth, production schedules and customer demand. Additional hours may be required during busy periods.

What We’re Looking For

Previous nursery, landscaping, horticulture, agriculture or farm experience is an asset but is not required. Training is provided.

Successful applicants will be dependable, willing to learn, able to work independently and as part of a team and committed to following safe work practices.

Location

Eagle Lake Nurseries is located in a rural location near Strathmore, Alberta. Reliable transportation to and from work is required, as public transportation is not available.

About Eagle Lake Nurseries

Founded in 1970, Eagle Lake Nurseries is a family-owned wholesale nursery growing prairie-hardy trees, shrubs and perennials.

Our mission is Growing People that Grow Plants, and our values of Trust, Honesty, Reliability, Community, Respect and Resilience guide how we work together.

If you enjoy working outdoors, don't mind getting your hands dirty and want to be part of a team that takes pride in growing quality plants, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $18.34 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person