Assistant Grower
by
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd
Position Type:
Full-time
Location:
Shedden, ON
Date Posted:
Apr 05, 2024
Experience:
1 Year
Education:
College Diploma (2 years)
Job Description
Assistant Grower
Full-time, Permanent
St. Thomas, Ontario (Talbotville rural location)
Report to
Head Grower
The Company
At Ontario Plants Propagation Limited, our vision is to be Eastern North America’s premier supplier of greenhouse vegetable transplants. In order to help us accomplish this goal, we need to hire motivated passionate people. With that in mind we are looking for an Assistant Grower whose primary responsibilities will be working with the growing team to ensure high quality vegetable seedlings. More specifically these duties would include responsibility for an assigned section of greenhouse under the direction of the Head Grower; and working with a cross functional team to ensure productivity and quality goals for assignments are met.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Gather data for plant trials as directed
Responsible for growing activities in an assigned section of the greenhouse; including irrigation, pest control; and monitoring and maintaining climate as directed
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
Participate in quality and productivity improvement initiatives
Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures
Help maintain a safe and clean workplace
Perform other tasks as may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Completion of post-secondary diploma in a related field
Growing or greenhouse experience an asset
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create logically ordered objectives
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to motivate and attain positive results from employees and teams is a must
Physical Location/Working Conditions
Greenhouse environment in rural area, own transportation required;
35 – 55 hours per week, shifts may vary between day and evening
Ability to work long hours and weekends when required, especially during peak seasons
Working in high temperatures
Wage
Based on experience.
This role is classified as an agriculture employee / farm employee. See the following link for more details about this classification from ESA
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/factsheets/fs_agri.php
How to apply
Submit your resume:
Mail: 38024 John Wise Line, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T2
Email:
employment@ontarioplants.com
Subject title:
Assistant Grower
Fax: 519 637 2449
Website:
https://www.ontarioplants.com/employment
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 519-637-2119. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those meeting the requirements will be considered.