Tree Valley Garden Centre Ltd. is hiring
Farm Supervisor with LMIA

Languages

• English

Student status

• College/CEGEP
• Full time enrollment
• Agricultural production operations, other
• Urban forestry

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Floriculture production
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Extremely cold

Work setting

• Rural area
• Greenhouse
• Garden centre

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Implement soil fertility programs
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Soil fertility programs
• Tie and secure plants
• Weeding
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Negotiate with clients for provision of services
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Co-ordinate project
• Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
• Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Ferns
• Native plants
• Perennials
• Vegetables
• Seasonal plants
• Fruit trees

Area of work experience

• Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication

Product inspection experience

• Plants and plant products

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available