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Prairie Hardy Nursery in Two Hills, AB is seeking a Prairie Hardy Nursery Assistant!
ABOUT Prairie Hardy Nursery
Prairie Hardy Nursery is a fruit and nut tree nursery located in rural Two Hills County, Alberta. We specialize in hardy woody plants suited to prairie climates, including fruit and nut trees, berry shrubs, and perennial vines adapted to cold winters and short growing seasons.
Our nursery is situated on prairie farmland surrounded by shelterbelts, fields, and natural habitat that supports birds and other wildlife. Production includes field-grown tree stock, propagation beds, and small-scale nursery infrastructure for seed stratification, propagation, and plant care. Machinery used includes tractors and basic nursery equipment for field preparation, planting, and plant handling.
Our primary sales channel is direct-to-customer mail order across Canada. We ship thousands of trees and shrubs each spring to gardeners, homesteaders, and small-scale growers interested in growing food and building resilient landscapes in cold climates.
Our nursery is guided by ecological growing principles and a long-term commitment to soil health, biodiversity, and resilient plant systems. We grow without synthetic herbicides or pesticides and focus on building healthy soil and strong plants that can thrive in challenging prairie conditions.
We are particularly interested in helping people grow food-producing landscapes in cold climates. Our work focuses on hardy genetics, practical horticulture, and sharing knowledge so more people can successfully grow fruit and nut trees on the Canadian prairies.
We believe agriculture can work with natural systems rather than against them, and we aim to steward the land responsibly while producing high-quality plants for our customers.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for someone who is physically capable, reliable, and motivated to work outdoors in a hands-on agricultural setting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to follow instructions carefully, and willing to work hard during busy seasonal periods.
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work well within a small team are very important. Curiosity about plants, soil, ecology, or horticulture is a strong asset, but a willingness to learn and contribute is most important.
* Accommodation may be available for the right candidate(s). We have more than one position available, feel free to apply as a couple or a set of friends. We are looking for folks to work in the field, and also in our shipping department between April to late-May, with planting and nursery work afterwards available.
* We offer a fragrance-free, smoke-free working environment.
POSITION TASKS
Tasks vary depending on the season and may include:
- Digging and handling young tree stock
- Planting trees and shrubs in the field
- Potting and transplanting plants
- Preparing soil mixes and propagation beds
- Sorting, grading, and bundling nursery stock
- Assisting with packaging and shipping plant orders
- General nursery maintenance and organization
- Field work and seasonal planting tasks
- The work is physical, hands-on, and primarily outdoors
POSITION DETAILS
Term: The position typically begins in early April and runs through to July/August – but if interested we need help into October!
* Please note, if interested please do not hesitate to apply ASAP, we are actively receiving and reviewing candidates. We would love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Hours per week: Starting around April 7th (or sooner!), part-time to start, moving to full-time from April 20th through June 30th (probably around 40ish hours/week), and approximately 30 hours/week through the summer. The position is confirmed through to the end of July/August as per the candidate’s preference and availability, with potential to extend until to mid-October, something we’d revisit together in July.
*On-site accommodation in a comfortable, fully-equipped two-bedroom travel trailer may be available for a small monthly fee.
Wage: Starting wage is $18/hour and goes up with experience.
TO APPLY
Please send resume and a cover letter with short introduction describing your interest in the position and any relevant experience. We also appreciate hearing about what draws applicants to ecological agriculture or horticulture to hello@prairiehardy.ca
Deadline to apply: March 25, 2026
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Prairie Hardy Nursery
Website: prairiehardy.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/prairiehardynursery
Instagram: instagram.com/prairiehardynursery