Position Summary:
The Greenhouse Supervisor is the primary floor leader for Richmond Greenhouse. Collaborating with the Manager of Greenhouse Operations, the supervisor does the physical execution, plant maintenance, and supervision of the seasonal retail production crew at St Peter’s.

Core Responsibilities:

Floor Leadership: Supervise, pace, and work alongside the St. Peter’s seasonal crew
during the high-volume spring rush (transplanting, spacing, retail stocking)

Plant Maintenance: Execute daily watering, fertilizing, and climate management
schedules across the 9 houses as directed by the Operations Manager.

Quality Control: Continuously monitor plant health, acting as the first line of
defense to report pests, disease, or mechanical failures (like heating and oil furnace
issues).

Retail Support: Ensure the retail floor is heavily stocked, properly tagged, and
visually maintained.

Facility Transitions: Assist with fall winterization, deep cleaning, and basic
mechanical troubleshooting at the St. Peter’s site.

Support operations of the Point-of-Sale (POS) and inventory tracking system,
ensuring strict adherence to tagging and barcode protocols by all retail staQ

Qualifications:

1-3 years of physical greenhouse, farming, or landscaping experience.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a seasonal physical labor crew





Willingness to execute tasks precisely as outlined in the operational plans.

Basic digital literacy, ability to quickly learn new POS/Inventory software

Valid Driver’s License

Criminal record check and child abuse registry

Experience working within First Nations communities considered an asset

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, education/training in horticulture/business
considered an asset, however, experience is prioritized.

Note this is a highly physical role, requiring prolonged standing, high heat exposure,
and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Working conditions:

Primarily performed in the greenhouse and retail workplace at the St Peters
location

Harmful of Dangerous materials/activities/machinery: Exposure to varying
temperatures, high humidity, agriculture tools, soil, fertilizers, etc.

Highly physical labour required, including prolonged standing and lifting up to 50
lbs. Applicants must be able to maintain good health.

Extended hours and weekend work required during peak spring retail season

Potlotek is a drug and alcohol-free workplace

A safe and respectful workplace must be always maintained.

Wages: Starting at $25/hour
Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
Start date: September 21, 2026 Supervisor – Richmond Greenhouse (St Peters)

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📌 Greenhouse Supervisor – Richmond Greenhouse (St Peters) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Potlotek First Nation
📍 Nova Scotia