crew chief, greenhouse workers

Government of Canada - Western; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Cowichan Valley is seeking a candidate for a horticultural role. You will supervise greenhouse workers and be responsible for transplanting, potting, and general maintenance of plants in an outdoor setting. The ideal candidate has a trades certificate or diploma in horticulture or equivalent experience. Own transportation is required. This position emphasizes team collaboration and attention to detail.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in horticultural work preferred.
• Ability to supervise and provide technical advice.
• Must have own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Resolve work problems and provide technical advice.
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers.
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings.
• Pot and re-pot plants.
• Plant bulbs and seeds.
• Clean work area.
• Weeding.

Skills

Technical advice

Team player

Attention to detail

Supervision skills

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Horticultural science

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Horticultural science

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work Location

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green Job

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Additional Languages

• Spanish

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• Floriculture production

Work Setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
• Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
• Pot and re-pot plants
• Plant bulbs and seeds
• Clean work area
• Weeding

Type of Product

• Bedding plants
• Perennials

Area of Specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Additional Information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability

Benefits

• Bonus