nursery supervisor

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Hot
• Tree and orchard fruit
• Dusty

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Rural area

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Organize and direct planting of trees, gardens and lawns
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Maintain work records and logs
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work related problems
• Supervise nursery and greenhouse workers
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Native plants
• Perennials

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sprayer or duster
• Loader
• Fertilizer applicator
• Feeding and watering system

Area of specialization

• Interior landscaping
• Lawn care
• Design
• Nursery or greenhouse

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Parking available