Flower grower (Greenhouse Grower)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day

Salary: To be negotiated

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Burlington , Ontario (2 vacancies )

Skill Requirements:


Education: Completion of high school, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university, Completion of university


Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable


Experience: Experience an asset


Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English


Type of Horticultural Products: Bedding plants, House plants


Specific Skills: Organize and direct greenhouse and nursery operations, Establish and maintain required environment, Determine type and quantity of stock to grow, Supervise planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying, Provide product care and other information and service to customers


Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Large workload


Work Site Environment: Hot


Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Own transportation, Drive manual transmission vehicle


Ability to Supervise: 10 people or less


Other Languages: Portuguese, Spanish


Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Significant use of memory, Computer use, Continuous learning


Employer: Aldershot Greenhouses Ltd.

How to Apply:


Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.


By Fax: (905) 632-4022
By E-mail: hr@agl.ca
Online: http://www.aldershotgreenhouses.com