Posting Title

LABOUR 06R - Seed Orchard Worker

Position Classification

Labourer R6

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$27.66 - $31.12 hourly, effective April 5, 2026

Close Date

6/11/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

7/31/2026

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

Forest Improvement & Research Management / Office of the Chief Forester

Job Summary

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 full-time staff, 19 long-term auxiliary employees, and up to 80 seasonal staff, responsible for managing 50,000 trees within 40 orchards. Skimikin Seed Orchard has a small team of 6-8 people who work closely on the development and day-to-day operations of the seed orchards.

The Role
You will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of 7,500 orchard trees through weeding, fertilizing, pruning, and other manual management activities. This position involves hands-on orchard work, including maintaining tree health and productivity through a variety of seasonal tasks. Duties may require the use of orchard ladders, hand tools, and lifts to safely perform pruning and other tree care activities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Prefer manual labour or outdoor working experience.
• Prefer experience working with plants; i.e. tree planter, gardener, landscaper, orchard worker, and cone picking, or equivalent training and experience.
• Physically fit and able to lift supplies (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.
• Basic knowledge of safe work practices and a good safety attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions/requirements, complete tasks on time and work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to read labels and instructions and communicate clearly.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sharman.Prior@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Two (2) positions available.
This is a temporary opportunity until July 31, 2026, and may be extended.
This position has full time on-site 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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Natural Resource Sector, Trades and Operational