153-26-4 Greenhouse Grower Operator

Six Nations•Ohsweken, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenhouse Grower/Operator reports to the Manager of Allied Health Services, Department of Wellbeing. The role of the Greenhouse Grower/Operator is to support plant growth and crop production in a controlled greenhouse environment while ensuring efficient, high-quality and sustainable growing practices. This includes planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest scouting, environmental monitoring, harvesting, and equipment maintenance; completing daily operational checks; and adhering to sanitation, quality assurance, and safety protocols to maintain optimal year-round conditions. The role also supports the integration of Haudenosaunee food knowledge into greenhouse planning and programming.

Requirements

Graduate of a diploma program in Greenhouse Technician, Horticulture Technician or related field
2-3 years demonstrated experience operating a greenhouse
Must possess a Greenhouse Structural Exterminator’s License
Familiarity with Haudenosaunee food and food ways
Must possess a valid ‘G’ class license and a vehicle
High level of computer skills – Microsoft Office, MS Word & Excel
Familiar with the Six Nations community and services available in the area
Strong organizational skills and, able to work independently and work cooperatively with other service providers.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Establish, monitor, and adjust environmental conditions to optimize crop production
Operate and maintain irrigation, fertilization and climate control systems
Perform crop planting, propagating, transplanting, pruning and general crop care activities, incorporating Haudenosaunee food knowledge into planting plans and crop selection.
Monitor and test soil, growing media, water quality and nutrient levels
Maintain greenhouse machinery and tools
Complete daily environmental data recording
Harvest, label, package, refrigerate, and prepare crops for distribution, sale, or program use in accordance with quality standards
Track crop growth, yields, and production; maintain accurate greenhouse records and documentation to support operational planning and reporting
Monitor crop health and identify production issues, implementing corrective actions as required.
Implement integrated pest management practices and disease prevention and control measures.
Inspect and maintain greenhouse equipment, machinery, tools, and infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operation
Coordinate routine greenhouse maintenance and activities with greenhouse support staff.
Complete end-of day walkthroughs, final sanitation checks, tools disinfection, climate control setting checks, equipment storage
Order and maintain inventories of supplies, materials, growing media, fertilizers, and equipment.
Adhere to established health and safety policies, infection prevention and control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure safe handling, storage and application of fertilizers, pesticides and other greenhouse materials.
Operate automated climate control systems and perform manual environmental adjustments to maintain appropriate internal temperature and growing conditions
Assist with training staff, students, volunteers, and program participants in greenhouse operations, safety and best practices
Collaborate with greenhouse support staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
Support the planning, integration and ongoing operation of greenhouse-based activities within the Department of Well-Being programs and other educational and community initiatives.
Support quality assurance by ensuring harvested produce meets grading, labelling, and storage standards
Attends regular staff meetings with the Health Promotion team
Employs appropriate communication skills when interacting with participants, families and other staff
Follows procedures for reporting hazardous conditions, equipment and incidents
Ensures privacy is maintained in accordance with relevant regulations
Communicates regularly with the Manager of Allied Health
Planning weekly itinerary and completing monthly work reports and statistics
Maintain daily operational checklists
Follow established reporting procedures as laid out by the program
Complete necessary monthly report forms and ensure relevant statistics are maintained as required
Review policy and procedure manual, work plans and job descriptions annually
Coordinate and schedule greenhouse events, programs and activities
Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary as it relates to the position.
Provides support to the Six Nations Emergency Measures Plan by ensuring awareness of the Emergency measures Plan and assistance as instructed by the Director of Well-Being
It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to client safety, staff safety and risk management.
Assists in implementing, coordinating and leading projects and initiatives taken on by Six Nations Department of Well-Being, as necessary.