Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Floriculture production
- Hot
- Odours
- Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
- Weeding
- Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
- Establish work schedules
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- Order materials and stock
- Provide product care and other information and service to customers
- Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Chemical application certificate or licence
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Bedding plants
Area of specialization
- Horticulture
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure
Own tools/equipment
- Rain gear
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available