Job Description

Aldershot Greenhouses Limited is looking for an Assistant Grower in the greenhouse industry to join our team in our Burlington and Waterdown plants. This position is permanent and full-time, working approx. 47.5 hours per week.Duties include:

• Responsible for the propagation, irrigation, fertilization, weeding and packaging of all plant products
• Responsible for the potting, maintenance and growing of all potted stock held at the greenhouse complex including those grown in greenhouses and those grown outdoors
• Coordinating collection, sticking and growing of all greenhouses cutting products
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventories and location mapping of all products
• Working with sales to coordinate products for client pickup
• Responsible for pest control including weeds, insects, and rodents
• Responsible for greenhouse complex maintenance
• Responsible for general cleanliness of facilities
• Performs any tasks related to the duties identified
• Performs minor facility and equipment maintenance
• Operates associated equipment
• Oversees and directs staff as required
• Performs other duties as assign

To be on call when plant manager is awayQualifications:

• Proven experience in container stock production in trees, shrubs and perennials - minimum 3-5 years
• Excellent English communication skills both verbal and in writing
• Excellent resource management and planning skills
• Excellent supervisory skills
• Excellent knowledge in horticulture and grounds maintenance
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Greenhouse Environmental control systems
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany or equivalent (preferred)
• Capable of operating various landscape equipment including tractors, mowers, hand tools and forklifts

Proven 3+ years of driving experience

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in variable climatic conditions including heat and wet conditions
• Ability to work on own and in a team environment
• Work in a safe manner and maintain good work ethics
• Highly self motivated and positive role model
• Able to work a variety of hours with extra hours performed during peak operations being taken off at slow time
• Ensure all laws and nursery policies are followed
• Must be willing to take courses and attend seminars to update skills as available

Safety and Hazards:

• General hazards associated with operations of various nursery equipment
• Bending and lifting
• Exposure to various agricultural and nursery specific chemicals and fertilizers

Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 7 am - 4:30 pm (extra hours may be require for spraying) Every other Saturday / Holiday: 7 am - 12 pmAldershot Greenhouses is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Aldershot Greenhouses will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment & selection process. If selected to participate in the recruitment & selection and process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:

• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, ON L7T 2M7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Greenhouse: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)