Junior Growers
Description
One Floral Group is a wholesale flower producer that provides tailored floral solutions to retail customers throughout North America and is one of the fastest growing producers of floral products. Our business has over four million square feet of growing and production space in more than six facilities in three different climate zones. We have the ability to grow and build a variety of products, including potted plants and planters, outdoor lawn and garden plants, and vegetable propagation in the best conditions. The primary office is located at 2350 Fourth Avenue, Jordan Station, Ontario L0R 1S0.
The company is seeking to hire a two Junior Growers (NOC 80021). This is a full-time permanent position for 40-50 hours per week for $45,000 - $55,000 annually. Prospective employee will be required to work at the following location: Seacliff Farms located at 451 Seacliff Drive West, Leamington, ON N8H 4C9. Benefits will be available after three months and dental benefits after six months. Two weeks prorated vacation.
Education and experience required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or similar
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Greenhouse / Horticulture Operations
• Experience or Educational background in Phytopathology, Entomology, Plant Physiology
Job duties:
• Review crop schedules, growing protocols and best practices to grow crops on specs and standards.
• Growing plugs, rooted cuttings, potted plants, field crops and maintenance of plants, as instructed by the Grower or Senior Grower while being focus in meeting spec and standards
• Providing assistance to Growers in the maintenance of crops
• Control watering and irrigation of crops. Check in regular basis mist, fog, drips and flood systems. PRIVA.
• Spraying, fogging and bio applications to prevent and control pests and diseases on crops.
• Monitor and test fertilizer solutions and media pH, EC and tank sampling and fertilizer mixing.
• Implement Integrated Pest Management practices directed by Head Grower.
• Maintaining and cleaning underground tanks, nozzles on booms and mist lines and hand disinfectants
• Continuously learning new plant varieties and the proper handling to ensure optimum growing conditions
• Monitor daily activities to determine opportunities for improvement in productivity, efficiency and quality
• Openly and honestly communicate with all employees to build trust and effective teamwork as well as encourage employee involvement to achieve shared organizational objectives
• Follow and adhere to “Best Practises” under the direction of the Growers and Senior Grower
• Regular crop walks with the Growers
• Ensure that all employee questions, suggestions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner
• On call 24-7 to respond to alarms or greenhouse related emergencies in rotation with other Team members
• Other Duties as assigned by Head Grower
Health and Safety:
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and practices, and report them to prevent injuries and property loss.
Working Conditions:
• Work is normally performed in the Greenhouse or open fields.
• Some physical effort is required as well as some exposure to physical risk.
• Constant change in temperature, from Greenhouse to Coolers and Open fields.
• Extended hours during peak Harvest periods.
• Weekend Grower rotation and Holidays as required.
The right candidate must also possess the following:
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and follow through skills
• Detail oriented and extremely organized
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, showing initiative and good judgement
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and requests
• Flexibility with schedule - hours may vary and be able to work extended hours during peak harvest periods, weekends, Holidays
• English communication
• Spanish is a plus
Please apply by email to jobs@onefloral.com
- Job type: Full-Time
- Company: Kijiji
jobs | general labour
2023-08-06