Greenhouse Supervisor

Employer

Chinook Greenhouses (1990) Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• At heights
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
• Schedule work
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Maintain work records and logs
• 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
• Establish work schedules and procedures

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Working groups

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Pick-up truck
• Small engine equipment
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

Nursery or greenhouse

Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Team player
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits