Job DetailsJob ID:61809Job Category:Parks & Natural ResourcesDivision & Section:Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR ParksWork Location:High Park Greenhouse, 5 Greenhouse RdJob Type & Duration:1 Permanent, Full-TimeHourly Rate:$36.05Hours & Shift Information:Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:00pmAffiliation:L416 OutsideNumber of Positions Open:1Posting Period:22-May-2026 to 05-June-2026Major ResponsibilitiesPropagates, grows, plants, transplants, installs and maintains various horticultural and native crops for displays including flowering, tropical foliage plants, interior office plants, park bedding material, native plants and crop plants using various cultivating techniquesFormulates written schedules, keeps detailed records, routinely provides reports and recommendations in order to ensure high quality crops are produced as requiredPrepares various growing media prior to planting, gathers, cleans and stores propagules, determines and maintains correct growing in a greenhouse or nursery environmentRequired to demonstrate work to other staff, community and assist with permitsParticipates in the formulation of and implementation of an Integrated Plant Health Care ProgramMonitors crop in greenhouse environment and formulates and implements effective Plant Health Care measures; keeps accurate records and provides written reports and recommendations as requiredPrepares and applies chemicals and biological controls to plants and flowers etc.Operates various types of motor vehicles and mechanized grounds, garden equipmentCompletes reports (e.G., Driver’s Collision/Incident Report) related to assigned duties and responsibilitiesEnsures that Health & Safety standards are maintained in all aspects of work and performs work in a safe,



efficient and courteous mannerAnswers horticultural questions from the general public and conducts tours of horticulture and natural areas including ensuring pathways for the public tours are clear and safeKey QualificationsDegree, Diploma, or certificate in horticulture, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.Extensive experience in the propagation and growing of flowering, woody, tropical and native plants in greenhouses, conservatories, and nurseries.Extensive experience in Plant health care with an emphasis on Integrated Pest Management in a greenhouse environment.Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "G" Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.You Must Also HaveMust be able to foster and maintain valuable public relations and customer service with general public and be able to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.Must be able to demonstrate work to other staff, community and assist with permits.Must be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities or capable of obtaining familiarity of same.Possession of or the ability to qualify for an Ontario Greenhouse Exterminator License within six months.Must possess and be able to maintain as appropriate, any valid Province of Ontario requirements to operate mechanized equipment.Must be available to work shift/ weekend/ overtime/ on call duty.Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.Ability to use or learn to use various technical devices related to the position.Ability to deal courteously with the public.The City is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Grower 1 - C$36.0 An Hour (Winnipeg)
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