Operator, Horticultural Greenhouse

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
• Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
• Establish and maintain required environment
• 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
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

How to Apply

By email: [email protected]