The Eagle Lake Nurseries EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd. is always interested in providing jobs for dedicated, hard-working individuals who are interested in an exciting and challenging career. If you are interested in a position with Eagle Lake Nurseries, select from the list for more information on job openings.

Contact Information

Mail to: Eagle Lake Nurseries Ltd.
Box 2340
Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3

Fax: 403-934-3626

Email: anita@eaglelakenurseries.com

In Person: 5kms East and 2.5kms South of Strathmore, on the Trans Canada Highway.


Delivery Truck Driver

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Trucks:
Seasonal full-time
  • In-house training provided
  • Required to work Saturdays

    Delivery of trees and shrubs into Calgary and surrounding area.
  • Loading and securing loads
  • Unloading at customers site
  • General maintenance of truck and equipment
  • Follow dispatch instructions and routes
  • Friendly customer service
  • Complete delivery paperwork
  • Check and sign paperwork with customers
  • Collect from C.O.D. accounts

  • Class Three License with air break certification
  • Class One License would be and asset
  • Good customer service skills
  • Professional and enthusiastic work ethic

  • 5 ton flat decks with cranes
  • 24' Cube Van Single Axle, air brakes required
  • Semi with 48' drop deck trailer



  • Garden Centre Sales Staff

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    Seasonal full-time and part-time positions available
  • In-house training provided
  • Required to work evenings and weekends

    Responsible for providing customer service in the garden centre.
  • Assist customers in selecting purchases
  • Complete sales receipts
  • Operate cash registers
  • Assist in carry out and wrapping purchases
  • Maintenance of plant material
  • Upkeep and cleaning of garden centre
  • Stock and price items

  • Formal horticultural training is an asset but not required
  • Customer service experience is an asset
  • Good communication skills
  • Professional and enthusiastic work ethic



  • Nursery Production Staff

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    Seasonal full-time (April-October)
  • In-house training provided
  • Required to work some Saturdays

    Responsible for working in various areas of nursery production
  • Assist in maintenance of plants: weed control, irrigation,
        staking, pruning, fertilizing, etc.
  • Potting and moving plants
  • Field planting
  • Field cultivation and mowing
  • Caliper tree harvesting
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Equipment operation
  • Greenhouse Production

  • Formal horticultural training and experience operating
        equipment is an asset but not required
  • Professional and enthusiastic work ethic



  • Wholesale Shipping Staff

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    Seasonal full-time (April-October)
  • In-house training provided
  • Required to work Saturdays

    Responsible for assisting in all areas of shipping
  • Assemble orders
  • Assist drive in customers
  • Load delivery trucks
  • Maintenance of shipping areas
  • Maintain company standards for quality and service
  • When required assist in other departments

  • Formal horticultural training and experience operating
        equipment is an asset but not required
  • Professional and enthusiastic work ethic
  • Valid drivers license