Who we are:

Wheatland Trees Ltd is moving continually forward as an innovative grower of Chinook/Prairie hardy trees. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the environment and help us grow trees for today and the future.

Responsibilities:

• Perform manual labour outside in varied weather conditions

• Plant new tree stock & shrubs in field

• Mechanically/manually dig tree stock and prepare for shipment (using burlap and wire basket to protect rootball of tree)

• Cut grass and remove weeds

• Pruning, tagging, digging and trimming trees & plants

• Ability to safely operate a Skid Steer for loading and digging trees

• Fix and/or install irrigation lines for watering trees, shrubs

• Work by yourself and/or with a team

• Loading and unloading trucks with living products

• Driving between farm locations

• Clearing snow and getting farm ready for winterization

• Applying pesticide to mitigate pests and pathogens

• Applying fertilizer and herbicides if required

• Applying metal/plastic protection to trees to prevent rodent damage to trees

• Safely operating and maintaining farm equipment

• Maintenance of farm buildings and equipment

• Miscellaneous farm duties as assigned

Attributes we are looking for:

• High School Diploma preferred

• Willing to learn

• Able to work long hours

• Must be physically fit

• Good communication skills

• Be a creative thinker

Work Location: Rural area outside Langdon, AB or Strathmore, AB on our two main farm locations and a number satellite farms. This is remote work with no transport to the farms.

Address: 253022A TWP 234, Wheatland County, AB., T1P 0Z7

This is a Seasonal position starting in the Spring of 2027.