One Floral Group is a wholesale flower producer that provides tailored floral solutions to retail customers throughout North America and is one of the fastest growing producers of floral products. Our business has over four million square feet of growing and production space in more than six facilities in three different climate zones. We have the ability to grow and build a variety of products, including potted plants and planters, outdoor lawn and garden plants, and vegetable propagation in the best conditions.

We are seeking to hire an Assistant Grower for our Jordan Station, Ontario facility. Reporting to the Senior Grower, this position will assist with all aspects of the production of quality plants. This position is responsible for carrying out the daily tasks assigned by the Growers ensuring efficiency and timely task completion.

Core competencies required:

- Certificate degree or higher in Horticulture or similar
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Horticulture
- Experience with Priva is a plus
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication and follow through skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Ability to forge strong relationships with employees in other departments
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
- Ability to adapt in a quick and positive manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and requests
- Flexibility with schedule - hours may vary and be able to work extended hours during peak harvest periods, weekends, Holidays
- Team player
- English written and verbal communication
- Spanish is a plus

Primary Responsibilities





- Review crop schedules and provide input on mapping and planning process.
- Manage all growth regulator/pesticide applications.
- Monitor insect population in greenhouses
- Test soil samples, and monitor insect population in greenhouses.
- Ensure that areas for new plantings are set up (lights, mist, curtains) when applicable.
- Maintain records including: crop and shrink reports, inventory/weekly availability, Weekly Report to the Head Grower and spray records.
- Maintain daily communication for Head Grower in order to coordinate the areas of the warehouse and distribution.
- Openly and honestly communicate with all employees to build trust and effective teamwork as well as encourage employee involvement to achieve shared organizational objectives.
- Forecast labour based on a weekly workload.
- Monitor employee performance and provide feedback.
- Openly and honestly, communicate with all employees to build trust and effective teamwork as well as encourage employee involvement in achieving shared organizational objectives.
- Provide performance feedback to employees on a regular basis to encourage a motivated workforce.
- Build effective teams.
- Ensure that all employee questions,



suggestions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- Encourage and support an open communication policy with all employees.
- Other duties as required

Productivity, Efficiency and Quality Control:

- Ensure Lead Hands and staff utilizes techniques to achieve operational targets.
- Monitor daily activities to determine opportunities for improvement in productivity, efficiency and quality.

Health and Safety

- Maintain a safe and healthy work setting
- Recognize unsafe conditions and practices, and report them to supervisor

Working Conditions

- Work is normally performed in the greenhouse
- Some physical effort is required.
- Some exposure to physical risk.
- Constant change in temperature, which could be undesirable.
- 50 hours a week, extended hours during peak Harvest periods. Weekend Grower rotation and Holidays as required.

One Floral is committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage during the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

Hours of work: M-F 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, rotational weekends as per business needs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Grower (Jordan Station)
🏢 One Floral Group
📍 Jordan Station