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Overview
Languages
English
Education
• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
• Floriculture production
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Odours
• Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
• Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
• Oversee deleafing horticultural crops activities
• Tie and secure plants
• 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
• Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying
Supervision
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
Experience and specialization
Type of product
• Ferns
• Perennials
• Ornamental trees and shrubs
Specialization or experience
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
• Horticulture
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
Personal suitability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
• Health care plan
Other benefits
• On-site housing options