Assistant Grower

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Ltd. (BTN) is looking for a Grower to join our team in Schomberg Ontario! This is a full time, year round position! Reporting to BTN's National Production Manager, this individual will assist with the growing and care of all crops, producing high quality plants. BTN is one of the largest producers in Canada and we strive to produce the best quality available.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Meet or exceed shrink, efficiency, cost, and other targets.

Must have the knowledge and ability to implement and regulate Pest Management programs.

Responsible for regular and timely applications of pesticides, herbicides, sanitizing/cleaning agents, and plant growth regulators as required.

Train, supervise and lead a team to assist with irrigation and pest management practices or other general crop care duties.

Responsible for the efficient, safe and productive supervision and performance of their team.

Required to work inside the greenhouses, outside the greenhouses, or anywhere on the nursery in all weather conditions (rain, sun, hot, cold, snow, wind)

May at times be required to work past scheduled hours depending on crop needs.

Responsible for maintaining irrigation standards on crops, ensure irrigation equipment is kept in good working order and notifying Maintenance/Operations of repair needs immediately.

Evaluating crop nutrition by visual means or measuring EC/PH using accepted methods, and fertilizing as required.

Must continue to learn and improve in growing, cultural practices, pest knowledge, plant knowledge, and general growing techniques.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree/Diploma in horticulture preferred, or 2 years container growing experience including watering and pest identification and management

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instruction.

Possess excellent supervisory skills and be able to work, with their group, efficiently in the absence of the SMG or other managers.

Excellent ability to analyze and critique processes and pursue continuous improvement and efficiency.

Possess excellent communication skills - ability to transmit clear instruction, both verbally and written, to employees

Promote a positive, safe, professional and productive work environment.

Possess good math skill level. Add, subtract, multiply & divide.

Understanding of proper lifting procedures

Ability to work in fluctuating indoor/outdoor temperatures & conditions.

Ability to walk freely, bend, kneel and turn free of restriction.

Must be able to drive Gators and operate hydraulic spray equipment without restriction

Must be able to tolerate hot, uncomfortable conditions while wearing Personal Protective Equipment during warm weather

Must possess or immediately gain a valid Pesticide operator license and keep it valid without lapse.

BENEFITS:

$19-23 an hour - negotiable based on skill set

Employee benefits and RRSP contribution matching

$75 Safety footwear credit

APPLY:

Include your resume, cover letter & forward to diane.bridges@btn.ca