Greenhouse Technician

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Reporting to the Manager of Greenhouse Operations, the incumbent is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to greenhouse and nursery operations. The Greenhouse Technician will play a vital role in supporting academic delivery and maintaining crop health and productivity for academic and retail activities. The responsibilities include greenhouse up-keep, crop scheduling, and implementing integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Assist in the delivery of horticulture labs by supplying and maintaining the tools, equipment and plant materials required as per instructor’s request.
- Demonstrate necessary skills and assist students with practical learning, while in class and/or students participating in work study on campus.
- Assist in food production for academic demonstration, retail sales and supply produce to the kitchens at the Niagara on the Lake campus.
- Assist in growing, scheduling, and overseeing ornamental crops for academic demonstration, retail sales and grounds operations for the DJP campus.
- Overseeing crop protection through integrated pest management (IPM).
- Operate various equipment; utility vehicles, gardening tools, mowers etc.
- Diagnose and implement remedial action for plant stress
- Communicate and escalate all issues with a plant and/or the production process to all the relevant parties as required.
- Participate in cultivation related activities such as stock plant maintenance, propagation, crop maintenance, harvesting and cycle turnover.
- Oversee retail operations under supervision of the Manager of Greenhouse Operations.
- Support retail operations by assisting customers with orders and providing knowledgeable advice.

**Qualifications**:

- 2 year diploma in Horticulture, Greenhouse or related field of study
- Minimum of 2 years experience in the horticultural industry, specifically in greenhouse retail or greenhouse production
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility, intuition, and leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with mínimal supervision

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Pesticide License or Ministry of the Environment Exterminators license
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Significant practical experience in horticulture/greenhouse/landscape
- Proven success working in a team environment
- Chainsaw and skid steer certificates are considered an asset
- Experience with health and safety protocols and standard operating procedures

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.