Horticulture Technician
3 weeks ago
- Post-secondary training in production horticulture, two-year diploma minimum.
- Minimum two year’s assistant grower experience in greenhouse production.
- Proficient in either Argus or Priva greenhouse control systems.
- Class 5 driver’s license.
- Knowledge of WHMIS and safe work procedures for horticulture.
- Pesticide Applicators Certificates (Nursery and Greenhouse IPM), or successful procurement of the certificates within 30 days of a job offer.
- Ability to effectively demonstrate proper equipment use to students.
- Working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of horticulture equipment and apparatus.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds and experience.
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment with minimum supervision.
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge and experience necessary for success in a combination of the following:
a. Greenhouse production – vegetables crops preferred.
b. Greenhouse production - floriculture crops.
c. Nursery production.
Plus one or more of:
a. Turf grass management
b. Horticulture equipment repair and maintenance
c. Landscape installation and maintenance
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Salary Information
Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates.
Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
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