Grower, flower

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
• Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
• Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
• Establish and maintain required environment
• Order materials and stock
• Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Bedding plants
• Ornamental trees and shrubs

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Horticulture

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

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
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available