About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Floriculture production. Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Tasks: Direct greenhouse and nursery operations. Greenhouse cleaning. Mixing fertilizer. Organize greenhouse and nursery operations. Control reported insect, disease and weed problems. 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: 11-15 people. Type of product: Perennials. Bedding plants. Area of specialization: Horticulture. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Large workload. Tight deadlines. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Travel insurance. Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .