- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Full time enrollment
- Horticultural science
- Urban forestry
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odours
- Dusty
- Extremely cold
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Greenhouse
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Hire, supervise and schedule staff
- Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
- Schedule work
- Maintain work records and logs
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Advise consumers on the selection and proper use of consumer goods
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
- Sell products on a retail basis
- Select and purchase merchandise for resale
- Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
- Prune trees
- Perform opening and closing activities
- Perform general farm duties
- Monitor environment and maintain optimum conditions
- Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
- Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
- Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
- Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
- Plant and move trees
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
Supervision
- 5-10 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
- Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)
- Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Ornamental trees and shrubs
- Fruit trees
- Christmas trees
- Coniferous trees
- Deciduous trees
Equipment and machinery experience
- Chain saw
- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Tractor
- Irrigation pumps and equipment
- Fertilizer applicator
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Tree service
- Garden centre
- Nursery or greenhouse
- Forest pathology, entomology and pest management
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
- Rain gear
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
Advantages
Other benefits
- Free parking available
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