Grower
at Sheridan Nurseries Limited
Glen Williams, ON, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 13 Sep, 2024 | Not Specified | 15 Jun, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Management Skills,Excel,Harvest,Leadership Skills,Outlook | No | No |
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Description:
Employment Opportunity
Sheridan Nurseries Glen Williams Farm is actively searching for a:
Container Grower
Permanent, Full Time
YOUR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Monitor growing areas and crops daily, supervising all activities within assigned section.
- Assist in implementation of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and ensure that accepted IPM procedures are being maintained.
- Scout and investigate any crop related issues. Work with Crop health team to apply pesticides and biologicals as required to maintain crop health.
- Monitor and adjust nutritional programs after testing.
- Responsible for proper irrigation of assigned crop.
- Plan and manage crop activities through the growing cycle.
- Train staff working within the assigned section to perform efficiently and effectively to company standards.
- Prepare daily work plans for all section team members.
- Provide timely labour, cultural, and inventory adjustment data; maintain growing records that include specifics about plant growth, fertilization, pest problems, and treatments.
- Meet production timelines and sale forecast targets.
- Promote a safe and healthy working environment.
- Join other work crews as priorities require at the direction of Management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have a full G driver’s license.
- Minimum 2-3 years of full crop responsibility. Outdoor ornamental growing experience an asset.
- Have or be willing to obtain a Grower pesticide applicators license.
- Have or be willing to obtain a First Aid certificate.
- Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions with an attention to detail.
- Resourceful and works well independently while supervising a crew.
- Ability to adapt and prioritize multiple tasks and situations with effective time management skills.
- Experience with MS Office Suite programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- You are punctual and dependable, and highly value honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Flexibility to work outdoors for a variety of shifts including day, evening, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Plant cultural responsibility begins at potting and extends through harvest.
- This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to lift 50lbs and work in various weather conditions and environments.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:3.0 year(s)
Marketing/Advertising/Sales
HR / Administration / IR
Sales
Trade Certificate
Have or be willing to obtain a first aid certificate.
Proficient
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Glen Williams, ON, Canada