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Location
4431 Stouffville RdStouffville, ONL4A 3X5
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Work location
On site
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Salary$19.00 to $28.85HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 50 to 70 hours per week
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, To be determined
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Starts as soon as possible
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Benefits:
Other benefits
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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Job Bank
#3635800
Overview
Languages
English
Student status
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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Full time enrollment
- Applied horticulture/horticulture operations, general
- Horticultural science
- Plant sciences, other
- Urban forestry
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
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Outdoors
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At heights
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Hot
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Noisy
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Odours
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Dusty
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Extremely cold
Work setting
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Willing to relocate
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Greenhouse
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Hire, supervise and schedule staff
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Resolve work problems by providing technical advice to increase the value and functionality of a property
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Schedule work
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Maintain work records and logs
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Read blueprints and drawings
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Advise consumers on the selection and proper use of consumer goods
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Repair and maintain equipment
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Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
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Sell products on a retail basis
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Select and purchase merchandise for resale
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Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
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Prune trees
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Perform opening and closing activities
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Perform general farm duties
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Monitor environment and maintain optimum conditions
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Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
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Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
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Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
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Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
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Plant and move trees
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Organize greenhouse and nursery operations
Supervision
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5-10 people
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) certification
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Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT)
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Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of product
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Ornamental trees and shrubs
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Fruit trees
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Christmas trees
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Coniferous trees
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Deciduous trees
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Perennials
Equipment and machinery experience
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Chain saw
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Forklift
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Front end loader
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Tractor
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Irrigation pumps and equipment
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Fertilizer applicator
Product inspection experience
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Plants and plant products
Specialization or experience
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Green economy sector
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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
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Tree service
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Garden centre
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Nursery or greenhouse
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Forest pathology, entomology and pest management
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Large workload
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Gloves
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Rain gear
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Team player
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Flexibility
Benefits
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