Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College/CEGEP
- Agriculture, general
- Horticultural science

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

- Floriculture production
- Cold/refrigerated
- Hot
- Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
- Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
- Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
- Greenhouse cleaning
- Mixing fertilizer
- Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
- Weeding
- Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
- Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
- Establish and maintain required environment
- Establish work schedules
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- Order materials and stock
- Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying
- Plant bulbs, flowers,



shrubs and trees
- Operate forklift
- MS Office

Supervision

- 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

- Perennials

Equipment and machinery experience

- Tractor

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
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure

Personal suitability

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player

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