- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Floriculture production
Tasks
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germinationGreenhouse cleaningMixing fertilizerWeedingControl reported insect, disease and weed problemsEstablish and maintain required environmentSupervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and sprayingProvide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
Supervision
1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Chemical application certificate or licence
Type of product
Deciduous treesPerennialsBedding plantsFruit treesOrnamental trees and shrubs
Area of specialization
Horticulture
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to distinguish between coloursAttention to detailFast-paced environmentLarge workloadOvertime requiredPhysically demandingWork under pressure
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityInitiativeJudgementOrganizedTeam player
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 55 hours per week
