Student Assistant Grower in Training (Co-op) (1-2 Positions)
Job Description
Assistant Grower in Training
Jeffery’s Greenhouses Inc
Co-op (Pt) Termed Contract-2021
1-2 positions available
Position Overview
Jeffery’s Greenhouses Inc (1036 Lakeshore Rd W., St. Catharines) is a grower and a wholesale distributor of bedding plants.
With an anticipated start date of Monday, January 4th 2021 we are actively accepting applications from current students looking for co-op opportunities for the 2021 growing season. This role will start out part time surrounding (around your class schedule) and increase to full time hours when your classes end. Applicants must (at minimum) be able to commit through the season to May 30th, 2021.
The Assistant Grower-in-Training works directly with the head grower and a growing team that is assigned to an area of crop production or to specific crop-threads within the greenhouse. Each growing team is collectively responsible for water management, crop nutrition, pest and disease monitoring, pest control applications, growth regulator applications and for the monitoring and execution of assigned plant management activities.
Successful coop applicants will have the opportunity to work in the following areas;
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in the monitoring of crop development and crop control.
- Participate in pest and disease monitoring.
- Monitoring nutrient status and soil moisture in assigned crops in order to maintain healthy crops.
- Apply pesticides, synthetic growth regulators, and biological pest control.
- Plant transplanting, spacing, and cleaning.
- Record Management.
- Schedule and supervise crop rotation.
- Communicate tasks as directed to growing team.
- General Labour tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Be organized, clean and meticulous.
- Be comfortable with repetitive tasks.
- Efficient worker, fast paced, highly motivated.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications:
- Current participation in the Horticulture Technician program with a Greenhouse focus is preferred.
How to Apply
Jeffery’s is an equal opportunity employer. If selected for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation during the interview and selection process. Must have own transportation. Jeffery’s Greenhouse Inc (Lakeshore Rd W) is within walking distance to a bus route however hours being required may be outside available bus schedules. We are looking for star candidates who are absolutely passionate about plants and people. If you’re not afraid of hard work, and want to help serve our customers by providing a quality product then apply immediately by sending a resume with cover letter and references to info@jefferysgreenhouses.com by Friday, December 18 2020.876 total views, 1 today
