greenhouse supervisor

Government of Canada; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada seeks a Supervisor for horticultural tasks. Responsibilities include planting trees, supervising staff, and maintaining records. Candidates should possess 3 to 5 years of experience in this field and be capable of working in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot temperatures. The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to manage a team effectively. This position offers group insurance benefits but does not cover relocation costs.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Direct planting of trees, gardens, and lawns.
• Hire, supervise, and schedule staff.
• Plan and estimate labour and materials.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Repair and maintain equipment.

Skills

Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns

Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers

Resolve work problems

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift

Small engine equipment

Skidsteer

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Schedule work
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Maintain work records and logs
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
• Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Working groups

Experience and specialization – Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Additional information – Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits – Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits