flower grower

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Odours
• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination
• Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
• Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
• Oversee deleafing horticultural crops activities
• Tie and secure plants
• Control reported insect, disease and weed problems
• Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
• Establish and maintain required environment
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Order materials and stock
• Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Ferns
• Perennials
• Ornamental trees and shrubs

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Horticulture

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site housing options