Flower Grower

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work site environment**:

- Floriculture production
**Tasks**:

- Greenhouse cleaning
- Mixing fertilizer
- Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems
- Organize and direct greenhouse and nursery operations
- Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification
**Type of product**:

- Bedding plants
**Type of crops**:

- Bell peppers
- Cabbage
- Cauliflowers
- Cucumbers
- Garlic
- Herbs
- Onions
- Seed corn
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Gloves
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available