Greenhouse Supervisor

Company description

Boekestyn Greenhouses is a family-owned business that has been growing a variety of plants and florals since 1962 for our wholesale distribution company, Flora Pack. Aligning with Our purpose "To enrich lives with the beauty of flowers and plants", we work with passion to cultivate a weekly and holiday supply of crops for our valued US and Canadian customers through the Flora Pack supply chain.

Job description

We're hiring a Greenhouse Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our greenhouse facility. In this hands-on leadership role, you will plan, organize, direct, and control greenhouse operations, supervise staff, and maintain property and equipment. You will train workers on job duties, safety procedures, company policies, and plant care, including identifying and handling diseases, pests, and weed problems. This role also involves coordinating work activities, overseeing labourers and helpers, managing schedules, maintaining records, requisitioning materials, troubleshooting equipment, and monitoring progress and costs.

We are looking for someone reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented who can ensure our greenhouse and grounds operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Our Values:

Our Values create our dynamic culture. Simply put, we seek, and hire based on one's character and values first – your experience second. Because we are invested in our company culture, we are fully committed to our purpose and values. We are not looking to add people who just want a job. We aim to attract and work with people who will share our passions as a team player, by contributing with a desire to grow in an environment where people are valued, and integrity is our guide.

We operate with clarity on what is most important for us as a team. Our five values provide the framework for our actions, interactions and day-in, day-out decisions.

1. Purposefully Productive

2. Embracing Excellence

3. Together in Community

4. Appreciating Beauty

5. Living with Integrity

Our Culture:

We are not perfect, but we can proudly say that we have a group of reliable, hardworking, and honest "team members" which allows us to run a successful business. We can only ensure a remarkable client experience and a friendly professional workplace if we have the right people within our team. Therefore, we are committed to ensure that what matters to you, is what matters to us. You will see this through our dedication in equipping and growing our team. That means doing the right thing for our team, suppliers, and customers. It is this alignment that will ensure a remarkable experience for you, the team, our clients, suppliers, our families, and community.

Position Summary

As a Greenhouse Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of our greenhouse, ensuring plant health, productivity, and property upkeep. This hands-on role involves supervising staff, training workers on job duties, safety procedures, and plant care, coordinating work schedules, monitoring progress, and maintaining records.

You will work closely with multiple departments under a matrix-style reporting structure. Representing Boekestyn Greenhouses, you are expected to uphold our core values through leadership, professionalism, and collaboration.

This role involves overseeing greenhouse operations, supervising and training staff, managing planting, harvesting, and coordinating schedules, maintaining records, and performing hands-on tasks with tools and grounds maintenance.

Core Expectations

• Operational Oversight: Plan and organize the daily operations of greenhouse production and property maintenance.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise and coordinate the work of greenhouse technicians, labourers, and maintenance staff to meet production goals.
• Training: Train workers in job duties, safety procedures, company policies, and plant care techniques.
• Crop Management: Supervise planting, transplanting, pruning, harvesting, and packing activities to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Work Coordination: Schedule and coordinate work activities to ensure projects and tasks meet established deadlines and budgets.
• Hiring & Scheduling: Participate in hiring processes, interview candidates, oversee onboarding, and establish staff work schedules.
• Resource Planning: Plan and estimate labour, materials, and equipment needed for operations.
• Procurement: Requisition and order supplies, materials, and tools required for greenhouse and maintenance activities.
• Technical Maintenance: Utilize hand and power tools to perform minor repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor progress, cost of work, and productivity; prepare and submit estimates, reports, quote sheets, and bid forms.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a greenhouse supervisor or in a similar role.
• Proficient with automated greenhouse environmental control systems.
• Skilled in crop scheduling and commercial potted plant production.
• Strong ability to identify and manage plant pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and coordinate teams, including TFW staff.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required to effectively supervise staff, communicate safety protocols, and maintain records.
• Skilled with hand and power tools; able to troubleshoot greenhouse systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and biosecurity standards.
• Adaptable to changing conditions and seasonal workloads.

Education & Qualifications

• Formal education not required; training in horticulture, greenhouse operations, or safety is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to obtain pesticide or fertilizer certification if required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing for long periods.
• Comfortable working in varying greenhouse conditions, including heat, humidity, and cold.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage staff, monitor production, and maintain accurate records.

Required Work Schedule

• This is a full-time, on-site position. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays during peak production periods is required to meet greenhouse operational needs.

Working Relationships

• Reports To: Director of Operations
• Supervises: Greenhouse and Maintenance teams, including TFW staff.
• Collaborate With: Production, Logistics, and Facilities Teams

Boekestyn Greenhouses Inc. is an equal opportunity employer adhering to all provincial safety standards and recommendations of the provincial and Federal Governments. We are grateful to all candidates for their expressed interest in joining our team; however only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited for an interview. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any stage of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a greenhouse setting and managing greenhouse control software (e.g., Priva or similar systems)? (Yes/No)

Experience:

• Greenhouse Supervision: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person