Nursery & Greenhouse Crew Lead (Outdoors)

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

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.