grower, plants - nursery
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. Agroecology and sustainable agriculture. Agricultural production operations, other. Horticultural science. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Floriculture production. Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Outdoors.
Tasks:
- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination.
- Direct greenhouse and nursery operations.
- Greenhouse cleaning.
- Harvest seedlings.
- Mixing fertilizer.
- Organize greenhouse and nursery operations.
- Tie and secure plants.
- Weeding.
- Control reported insect, disease and weed problems.
- Establish and maintain required environment.
- Plant seedlings.
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
Supervision:
1 to 2 people.
Type of product:
Deciduous trees. Ferns. Native plants. Perennials. Bedding plants. Ornamental trees and shrubs.
Type of crops:
Artisanal crops. Herbs.
Area of work experience:
Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication. Plant growth and development. Plant nutrition.
Product inspection experience:
Plants and plant products.
Specialization or experience:
Green economy sector.
Area of specialization:
Horticulture. Propagation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots. Rain gear.
Personal suitability:
Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Quick learner.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Flexible hours. Morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Health benefits:
Health care plan.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available.