Greenhouse Operations Assistant

City of New Westminster•New Westminster, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. We are seeking a skilled Greenhouse horticulturist with a passion for engaging community through the sharing of knowledge. In this role, you will perform a variety of greenhouse and nursery tasks involved in the production of annuals, perennials, shrubs and related greenhouse and nursery stock that make up the outstanding garden displays in our parks. As well as solid technical skills of plant production, the ideal candidate, will also be inspired by the ability to stoke interest and appreciation for Horticulture and the Environment in members of the community through assisting with and delivering horticulture programs.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work in Greenhouse Operations or Horticulture, plus sound experience related to the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to effectively perform skilled greenhouse and nursery, a variety of skilled greenhouse tasks such as propagating, transplanting, cultivating, pest and disease control and fertilizing of the annual, perennial and hanging basket crops and of stock, tropical and standard plants.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
Available to work non-standard working hours including, but not limited to evenings and or weekends.
Valid Pesticide Applicator License.
Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia – Class 5

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of greenhouse and nursery tasks involved in the production of annuals, perennials, shrubs and related greenhouse and nursery stock.
Assist with and deliver horticulture programs.
Maintain manual and computerized greenhouse and nursery records.
Monitor building and climate control systems to ensure proper growing environment.
Relieve a supervisor/superior regularly in the operation of nursery and greenhouse facilities.
Provide direction and guidance to staff performing routine greenhouse and nursery duties as required.
Assist in the development and delivery of the City’s Horticulture Education Programs and conduct tours for the public.
Answer a variety of questions and supply information to the public regarding greenhouse and nursery duties.
Employ contemporary service excellence principles at work.
Perform manual/physical labor and to work in a variety of work environments.