Posted 24 days ago
Nursery Labourer
@ Sheridan Nurseries Limited
Ontario
Overview
Sheridan Nurseries Limited is hiring multiple temporary full-time seasonal nursery labourers for March to December 2027. The role involves outdoor plant care such as planting, potting, pruning and harvesting, in all weather, with possible evening and weekend shifts. The posting states a wage of $17.95 to $19.00 and requires reliable transportation, as the site is not accessible by public transit.
Responsibilities:
- Planting, potting, pruning, staking and harvesting plants
- Maintaining quality and productivity standards and daily targets
- Following health, safety and company procedures
- Communicating with team members and supervisors
Requirements summary:
- Enjoy working outdoors in varied weather
- Lift up to 50 lbs and stand, walk, bend and squat for long periods
- Dependable and team-oriented
- Reliable transportation to the nursery
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Schedule | evening |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
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Sheridan Nurseries Limited
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NEVER STOP GROWING. Nursery Stock Grown in Glen Williams, ON | Wholesale | B2B | Retail
Full company description
As pioneers of the Canadian horticulture industry since 1913, we are dedicated to inspiring people to Never Stop Growing. We are committed to being a leading grower, wholesaler, and retailer of high-quality nursery stock, garden supplies, patio, and home décor. After 113 years, we offer one of the largest assortments of annuals, perennials, and nursery stock in Southern Ontario. Our local growing farms in Glen Williams and Norval span over 900 acres, where we cultivate more than 1200 perennials annually and ship over 1.8 million plants across Northeastern North America. Our eight retail garden centers in the Greater Toronto Area feature a diverse range of products, from seed-starting supplies to show-stopping perennials, statement trees, stunning patio furniture, and seasonal décor. For Wholesale Direct Business, regardless of your project’s size, save time and money with farm-fresh materials hand-selected by our knowledgeable staff and delivered directly to your job site. Independent Garden Centers looking to enhance their inventory with quality, locally grown nursery stock and perennials can benefit from our wide selection, quick turnaround times on orders, and frequent shipments to Eastern Canada and the Northeast U.S.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,593
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 260
- Reported office locations
- 12302 10TH Line, RR #4, Georgetown, Ontario L7G4S7, CA
- 606 Southdown Road, Mississauga , Ontario L5J 2Y4, CA
- 2069 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2S7, CA
- 2827 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4N 2J4, CA
- 1774 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1H 2V5, CA
- 15630 Bayview Ave, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0Y7, CA
- 410 Taunton Road West, Whitby, Ontario L1P 2A9, CA
- 100 Elmsdale Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2E 1H6, CA
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Farming
- Home and Garden
- Agriculture
- Landscaping
- Retail
- Horticulture
- Wholesale
- Plant Propagation
- Other recorded names
- Sheridan Nurseries
- Sheridan Nurseries Limited
- Specialties
- Horticulture
- Wholesale
- B2B
- Garden Centre Retail
- Landscape Supply
- Home Décor
- Annuals
- Perennials
- Garden Supply
- Ornamental Trees
- Corporate Planters
- Corporate Gifts
- and Seasonal Decorating
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
As pioneers of the Canadian horticulture industry since 1913, we are dedicated to inspiring people to Never Stop Growing. We are committed to being a leading grower, wholesaler, and retailer of high-quality nursery stock, garden supplies, patio, and home décor. After 113 years, we offer one of the largest assortments of annuals, perennials, and nursery stock in Southern Ontario. Our local growing farms in Glen…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Georgetown, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1913 |
| Specialties | HorticultureWholesaleB2BGarden Centre RetailLandscape SupplyHome DécorAnnuals PerennialsGarden SupplyOrnamental Trees |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Employment Opportunity
Sheridan Nurseries Distribution is actively searching for:
Nursery Labourer
Full-Time, Seasonal
March to December 2027
POSITION SUMMARY:
We’re looking for multiple hardworking, reliable individuals to assist with the care and maintenance of our plants from early spring through the growing season. This role involves a variety of hands-on tasks such as pruning, potting, planting, and general plant care. You will be part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where no two days are the same. Work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions, so enjoying physical, outdoor work is a must. Evening and weekend shifts may be required depending on weather and seasonal needs.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform general nursery tasks including planting, potting, pruning, staking, and harvesting.
- Maintain quality and productivity standards while meeting daily targets.
- Follow all health, safety and company procedures.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, bend and squat for extended periods.
- Dependable and able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the nursery (location is not accessible by public transit).
WHY JOIN US?
- Be part of a passionate team that helps grow beautiful, healthy plants.
- Gain valuable horticultural and outdoor work experience.
- Work in a supportive, hands-on environment that values safety and teamwork.
Wage Range: $17.95 - $19.00
Our Vision, Mission, & Values:
At Sheridan Nurseries we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do. Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees. We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.
Our vision is “To inspire people to never stop growing”.
At Sheridan we seek people who will continually strengthen our culture. We work hard to ensure our culture is something we feel proud of and allows us to bring our best selves to work every day. And a great culture starts with values. We have clearly defined values which are embedded in everything that we do so that they are lived and breathed daily.
If you share our values of:
- Doing what’s right
- Being performance driven
- Learning and together
- Being externally focused
- Having bias for action
Then we have a position for you!
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If selected, please advise if you require special accommodation to attend the interview.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
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