Overview

Perennial Greenhouse Crew Chief position.

Job details

Location: 4431 Stouffville Rd. Stouffville, ON L4A 3X5
Work locationOn site
Salary 19.00 to 28.85 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 70 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent Employment-Full time
Early morning, Evening, Morning, To be determined, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
1 vacancy
Source: Job Bank #3635800
Overview

Languages

English

Student status

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Full time enrollment
Horticultural science
Urban forestry
On site

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

Work site environment

Outdoors
At heights
Hot
Odours
Noisy
Dusty
Extremely cold
Work setting

Willing to relocate
Greenhouse
Responsibilities

Tasks

Provide advisory services for staff and customers for growing requirements for plants in the perennial section of the greenhouse.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of staff within the main and growing greenhouses, nursery and greenhouse workers
Hire, supervise and schedule staff
Schedule daily tasks
Maintain records of stock and plant death.
Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
Delegate tasks to junior staff members.
Assist in the training of new staff in job duties, and health and safety procedures.
Train and supervise co-op students in both theory, and hands-on skills.
Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
Maintain work records and logs
Read blueprints and drawings
Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Select and purchase merchandise for resale
Sell products on a retail and wholesale basis
Monitor environment and maintain optimum conditions
Plant and maintain plants
Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
Repair and maintain equipment
Perform opening and closing activities
Greenhouse cleaning
Perform general farm duties
Supervision

5-10 people
Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization

Type of product

Perennials
Annuals
Tropicals
Christmas trees
Ornamental trees and shrubs
Deciduous trees
Fruit trees
Coniferous trees
Equipment and machinery experience

Chain saw
Forklift
Front end loader
Tractor
Fertilizer applicator
Irrigation pumps and equipment
Specialization or experience

Green economy sector
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization

Perennial
Tropicals
Anuals
Tree service
Garden centre
Nursery or greenhouse
Forest pathology, entomology and pest management
Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Large workload
Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Rain gear
Personal suitability

Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Initiative
Judgement
Team player
Flexibility
Benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available
Staff discount