Greenhouse worker crew chief

• Location 4431 Stouffville RdStouffville, ONL4A 3X5
• Work location On site
• Salary$19.00 to $28.85HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 50 to 70 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, To be determined
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• vacancies 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
• Applied horticulture/horticulture operations, general
• Horticultural science
• Plant sciences, other
• Urban forestry

On site

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

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Extremely cold

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Greenhouse

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Schedule work
• Maintain work records and logs
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Advise consumers on the selection and proper use of consumer goods
• 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
• Sell products on a retail basis
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
• Prune trees
• Perform opening and closing activities
• Perform general farm duties
• Monitor environment and maintain optimum conditions
• Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Plant and move trees
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Organize greenhouse and nursery operations

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

• Ornamental trees and shrubs
• Fruit trees
• Christmas trees
• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Perennials

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Front end loader
• Tractor
• Irrigation pumps and equipment
• Fertilizer applicator

Product inspection experience

• Plants and plant products

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• 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