Overview

Languages

English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

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.

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Work setting
Greenhouse
Horticulture and/or gardening

Responsibilities

Tasks
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
Greenhouse cleaning
Mixing fertilizer
Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
Establish and maintain required setting
Hire, train and supervise staff
Order materials and stock




Provide product care and other information and service to customers
Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying
Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

Supervision
Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Type of product
Bedding plants

Type of crops
Cucumbers
Greenhouse tomatoes
Herbs
Onions
Tomatoes
Zucchinis

Specialization or experience
Green economy sector

Area of specialization
Horticulture

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Rapid-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Physically demanding
Work under pressure

Personal suitability
Productive interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Team player

Benefits

Other benefits
Free parking available
Parking available

📌 Operator, Horticultural Greenhouse Grande Prairie (Canada)
🏢 Dunvegan Gardens
📍 Canada