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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | Glencoe, ON |
| Date Posted: | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Experience: | 1 Year |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
Grower
Full-time, Permanent
Glencoe
The Company
At Ontario Plants Propagation Limited, our vision is to be Eastern North America’s premier supplier of greenhouse vegetable transplants. In order to help us accomplish this goal, we need to hire motivated passionate people. With that in mind we are looking for a Grower whose primary responsibilities will be working with the growing team to ensure high quality vegetable seedlings. More specifically these duties would include responsibility for an assigned section of greenhouse under the direction of the Head Grower; and working with a cross functional team to ensure productivity and quality goals for assignments are met.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Physical Location/Working Conditions
Wage
$20.00 - $30.00 Based on experience.
This role is classified as an agriculture employee / farm employee. See the following link for more details about this classification from ESA
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/factsheets/fs_agri.php
How to apply
Submit your resume:
Mail: 38024 John Wise Line, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T2
Email: employment@ontarioplants.com Subject title: Grower
Fax: 519 637 2449
Website: https://www.ontarioplants.com/employment
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 519-637-2119. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those meeting the requirements will be considered.
Full-time, Permanent
Glencoe
Report to
Head GrowerThe Company
At Ontario Plants Propagation Limited, our vision is to be Eastern North America’s premier supplier of greenhouse vegetable transplants. In order to help us accomplish this goal, we need to hire motivated passionate people. With that in mind we are looking for a Grower whose primary responsibilities will be working with the growing team to ensure high quality vegetable seedlings. More specifically these duties would include responsibility for an assigned section of greenhouse under the direction of the Head Grower; and working with a cross functional team to ensure productivity and quality goals for assignments are met.
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Gather data for plant trials as directed
- Responsible for growing activities in an assigned section of the greenhouse; including irrigation, pest control; and monitoring and maintaining climate as directed
- Mentor and train Jr and Assistant Growers and other greenhouse employees.
- Collect and maintain data records relating to crop health, environmental data, trials, sanitation
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Participate in quality and productivity improvement initiatives
- Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Help maintain a safe and clean workplace
- Perform other tasks as may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Self-motivated
- Bachelor’s Degree Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering or completion of post-secondary diploma in a related field
- Minimum of two years of growing, greenhouse or related experience
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create logically ordered objectives
- Excellent communication, analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving skills
- Ability to motivate and attain positive results from employees and teams is a must
Physical Location/Working Conditions
- Greenhouse environment in rural area, own transportation required;
- 35 – 55 hours per week, shifts may vary between day and evening
- Ability to work long hours and weekends when required, especially during peak seasons
- Working in high temperatures
Wage
$20.00 - $30.00 Based on experience.
This role is classified as an agriculture employee / farm employee. See the following link for more details about this classification from ESA
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pubs/factsheets/fs_agri.php
How to apply
Submit your resume:
Mail: 38024 John Wise Line, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T2
Email: employment@ontarioplants.com Subject title: Grower
Fax: 519 637 2449
Website: https://www.ontarioplants.com/employment
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 519-637-2119. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those meeting the requirements will be considered.
Application Contact Information
| Company Name: | Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd |
| Contact Name: | Claudia Reyes |
| Telephone: | 519 637 2119 |
| Mobile: | 519 637 2449 |
| Email Address: | employment@ontarioplants.com |
| Company Website: | https://www.ontarioplants.com |
