Inline Nurseries is a wholesale nursery located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, growing Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Shrubs, and Trees for a diverse customer base.
Excellent opportunity for recent horticultural program graduates!
We'll mentor you as you grow into the role. Candidates without formal training but with relevant hands-on experience are also encouraged to apply.
Who You'll Work With
Report directly to the General Manager, and work daily alongside others in our Growing department
Key Responsibilities
Climate Control
Adjust temperature, humidity and ventilation conditions in cold frames and greenhouses, under direction from leadership
Monitor crops and conditions; flag and help address stress conditions
Irrigation Management
Hand water crops that need it, and open and close valves manually as conditions require
Set and adjust irrigation programs on controllers to maintain optimal moisture levels
Work with the Growing department on injections through the irrigation system (fertilizer and other water treatments)
Calibrate and maintain irrigation hardware (valves, lines, emitters and injectors) for efficiency and uniform coverage
Environmental Data & Inventory Support
Update inventory system when environmental shifts affect plant quality or counts
Observe how climate and irrigation adjustments impact crop availability; share insights
Equipment & Technology
Help research and trial recent climate-control or irrigation technologies
Suggest improvements to resource use and plant performance
What We're Looking For
Diploma/degree in horticulture or related field — or equivalent experience
Basic understanding of greenhouse climate and irrigation equipment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable with physical, outdoor work in all weather; this is a hands-on role, on your feet most of the day
BC Pesticide Applicator Certificate is an asset
Spanish is an asset
Job Type: Full time, Permanent (11 months per year, with a seasonal layoff from approximately December 15 to January 15)
Benefits:
Extended health care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Saturdays as needed during peak season