Languages English Education Completion of a college program in horticulture Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Floriculture production Cold/refrigerated Hot Odours Outdoors Work setting Relocation costs not covered by employer Willing to relocate Responsibilities/Tasks Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination Direct greenhouse and nursery operations Implement sustainable gardening trends such as permaculture practices Organize greenhouse and nursery operations Oversee deleafing horticultural crops activities Supervise staff in shoots positioning and seed cutting Control reported insect, disease and weed problems Determine type and quantity of stock to grow Establish and maintain required environment Establish work schedules 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 Supervision 5-10 people Staff in various areas of responsibility Credentials: Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses First Aid Certificate Experience and specialization Type of product Coniferous trees Deciduous trees Ferns Native plants Perennials Bedding plants Berry bushes Christmas trees Fruit trees Lawns Ornamental trees and shrubs Type of crops Apples Artisanal crops Asparagus Bell peppers Blueberries Cabbage Carrots Cauliflowers Cherries Cucumbers Field berries Garlic Ginger Ginseng Grapes Greenhouse tomatoes Herbs Melons Onions Raspberries Seed corn Soybeans Strawberries Sweet corn Tomatoes Zucchinis Microgreens Specialization or experience Green economy sector Specialized environmental skills and knowledge: Area of specialization Horticulture Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driver’s validity licence check Transportation/travel information Drive manual transmission vehicle Own transportation Valid driver’s licence Vehicle supplied by employer Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to distinguish between colours Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Large workload Overtime required Physically demanding Tight deadlines Work under pressure Own tools/equipment Gloves Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Other benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities
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