Job Description

About Us:

Hilltop Greenhouses is a family run, wholesale nursery, that has been in business for over 50 years!

Hilltop Greenhouses Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to join our team. The growing position is a fast-paced position that will offer a variety of job duties through out the season. The new team member will be a positive individual that possesses strong interpersonal skills and will have the competency to grow into a larger role within our growing organization.

Hilltop Greenhouses grows a full range of annuals, perennials, succulents, tropicals, flowering plants, and cucumbers in our greenhouses. We require an experienced grower to oversee all areas of our crop production, and the ideal person will have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in floriculture crops and will have a horticulture diploma.

This position is full-time. In the busy season it is required to work longer hours on weekends and evenings. With the possibility of having split shifts.

About the role:

The Grower assists the Operations Manager and Supervisor of the Greenhouse by supporting the day-to-day operations of the Greenhouse.

The grower is a specialized position that is responsible for the overall success of all the plants throughout the entire property. This includes the greenhouse, the fields, and the garden center.

The grower will perform and oversee all the tasks related to the management of crops. This includes, but not limited to: propagation, growing, pests, disease, nutritional management, movement of crops and cleaning of crops.

The grower will also support all greenhouse activities when required and time allows. The greenhouse labour position job description will be provided.

Responsibilities:

General clean up (Sweeping, Garbage, Recycle, Compost)

Daily on-going assessment of plant seeding, germination, health, and quality in the lifecycle of the plants

Relocation, spacing, and irrigation of plants in the greenhouse, fields and garden center. Responsible for ensuring the crops will meet shipping dates and quality standards. Documenting and reporting any issues to upper management. Daily on-going monitoring, balancing, and calibration of the grow inputs for the plants (nutrients, EC, PH, O2, CO2, O3, etc.) Complete daily key operational checklists, including nutrition, fertilizer, oxygen, temperatures, and humidity Collect and maintain data records relating to crop health and suggest corrective actions, environmental data, and sanitation Evaluate system improvement possibilities and implement approved suggestions from the operations manager Collect biological and climatic data to create better formulas and processes Ensure all grow equipment and machinery in use are in proper operating condition and that all crop hygiene practices are followed Keep neat and accurate records and documentation of all data, formulas, and processes Achieve work results by good communication practices, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules as needed, and resolving problems Recognize and respond to plant diseases and pests, and identify best practices for resolving issues Operate computerized and other control systems Adhere to the Safety Policies, including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment Assisting with documenting procedures and SOPs Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment in the greenhouse, and maintain sanitation protocols and clean and sterilize all equipment and grow areas during cucumber season Uses ERP and other operational software as relating to duties Comply with food safety, worker safety, and Occupational Health & Safety policies Order relevant grow supplies are low inventory Design culture schedule for crops Other greenhouse duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

Work is physically demanding and fast paced.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks under specific timelines

Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Excellent work ethic and not afraid to get hands dirty.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability to lift up to 50lbs without help

Minimum 3-5 years experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.85-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 50 per week

Experience:

Greenhouse: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person