horticultural greenhouse operator

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Outdoors

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
• Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Implement sustainable gardening trends such as permaculture practices
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
• Seed cutting
• Supervise staff in shoots positioning and seed cutting
• Weeding
• Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
• Establish work schedules
• Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Type of product

• Ferns
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Bedding plants

Area of specialization

• Horticulture

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools / equipment

• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 5 years or more
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week