nursery workers supervisor

Dinesen Nurseries Ltd.; Aldergrove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery and landscaping company in Aldergrove seeks a skilled candidate to oversee staff and manage ground maintenance. The position requires 3 years of experience and certifications in nursery management. Successful candidates will perform various tasks including equipment maintenance, project planning, and staff scheduling. This is a full-time, permanent role with physical demands and a starting salary of CAD 21.00 to 24.00 per hour, with additional work expected throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a related field.
• Ability to handle physical workload and work in fast-paced environments.
• Must have valid driver's license and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Hire and supervise staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Plan and manage landscape construction and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain records and logs related to work processes.

Skills

Landscape construction management

Staff supervision

Maintenance of equipment

Emergency first aid

Education

Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification

Provincial licence for applying pesticides

Tools

Pick-up truck

Small engine equipment

Tractor

Job description

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Job details

• Location Aldergrove , BC V4W 2R1
• Salary 21.00 to 24.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 1,560 to 2,000 hours per year
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3466637

Languages

• Spanish

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Plan and direct grounds maintenance
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• 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
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
• Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Tree service
• Design
• Nursery or greenhouse

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
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-07

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