Now hiring an Assistant Tree Farm Manager.
Our Tree Farm is located in Hamilton, Ontario, near African Lion Safari.
Responsibilities include assisting the Tree Farm Manager with the following:
· Maintaining the care of plants, flowers, and trees
· Assist with training and directing of the staff
· Protect nursery plants from diseases, weeds, insects and pests
· Must maintain clean work areas
· Able to work either outdoors or indoors – indoors might be at a desk completing paperwork or on the phone, outdoors involves hands-on, physical exertion
Organize and prepare trees and plants for shipping or pick-up
· Able to handle a fast-paced, high pressure environment especially during peak season
· Able to work with a diverse workforce
· Able to handle changes in temperature and humidity
· Ensure all operating procedures are followed
Requirements:
· Degree in horticulture or a related field
· Willingness to learn and apply that knowledge
· Valid G driver’s license with a clean abstract, must provide own transportation
· Fluent English speaking and writing is required
· Ability to speak Spanish is an asset
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation
· Experienced in greenhouse growing techniques
· Familiarity with pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, watering and planting procedures
· Knowledge of various plants and plant names
· Must be professional, dependable, organized and have attention to detail
· Must have a great work ethic, be a team-player and have an entrepreneurial drive
· Must be able to handle repetitive tasks such as bending, sitting, crouching and standing for long periods
· Ability to work extended hours as required including weekends
· Able to use Microsoft office software such as Outlook, Word and Excel