Grower, Plants - Nursery

Grower, Plants - Nursery

Job details

Location: London, ONN5W 5L5

Work location: On site

Salary: 17.60 to 20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Seasonal employment, Full time

Overtime required: Day, Weekend

Start date: 2026-03-02

Benefits: Other benefits

Vacancies: 2 vacancies

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

Floriculture production

Hot

Outdoors

Confined spaces

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Responsibilities

Tasks

Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for germination

Direct agricultural crops clipping activities

Direct greenhouse and nursery operations

Greenhouse cleaning

Mixing fertilizer

Organize greenhouse and nursery operations

Weeding

Control reported insect, disease and weed problems

Determine type and quantity of stock to grow

Develop marketing plans

Establish and maintain required environment

Establish work schedules

Order materials and stock

Provide product care and other information and service to customers

Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying

Transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings

Pot and re-pot plants

Plant bulbs and seeds

Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops

Mix and prepare soils

Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants

Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products

Clean the crops

Supervision

11-15 people

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Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Chemical application certificate or licence

First Aid Certificate

Forklift Operator Certification

Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

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Experience and specialization

Type of product

Native plants

Perennials

Bedding plants

Tropical plants

Seasonal plants

Ornamental trees, shrubs and hedges

Technical experience

Greenhouse production programs

Area of work experience

Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

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Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to distinguish between colours

Attention to detail

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Fast-paced environment

Handling heavy loads

Large workload

Physically demanding

Tight deadlines

Work under pressure

Repetitive tasks

Hand-eye co-ordination

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Reliability

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Benefits

Other benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

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