Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Agroecology and sustainable agriculture
Agricultural production operations, other
Horticultural science
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work site workplace
Floriculture production
Cold/refrigerated
Hot
Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
Direct greenhouse and nursery operations
Greenhouse cleaning
Harvest seedlings
Mixing fertilizer
Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
Tie and secure plants
Weeding
Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
Establish and maintain required environment
Plant seedlings
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Experience and specialization
Type of product
Deciduous trees
Ferns
Native plants
Perennials
Bedding plants
Ornamental trees and shrubs
Type of crops
Artisanal crops
Herbs
Area of work experience
Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
Plant growth and development
Plant nutrition
Product inspection experience
Plants and plant products
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Area of specialization
Horticulture
Propagation
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Physically demanding
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Rain gear
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Quick learner
Advantages
Health benefits
Health care plan
Other advantages
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Parking available