Greenhouse Technician

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  • CompanyAamjiwnaang First Nation
  • Job TypeOther
  • Required ExperienceExperience in collecting information to develop databases and documentation for a catalogue system for the rescued plants, gathered seeds and green house stock
  • Job TypePermanent Employment
  • Education / CredentialsGraduation from a post-secondary in horticulture preferred
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline03/31/2025

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Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Title: Greenhouse Technician

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Permanent

Posting Closes/Deadline: March 31, 2025

Tentative Interview Dates: April 3rd-4th, 2025

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Special Projects Liaison Worker, the Greenhouse Technician will maintain greenhouse plant materials, including watering, feeding, pruning, propagation, testing, and pest management; operate environmental control equipment, maintain greenhouse facility, including installation, maintenance, and repair of special equipment. Will participate in research projects as well as rain garden installations.

Responsibilities:

  • Organize tool and safety equipment storage area
  • Familiar with receipt writing and handling money
  • Organize Natural Pest Management system (primarily in the greenhouse)
  • Develop a list of sites and a schedule for seed collection and cuttings at a number of natural areas containing valuable native plant material that we do not expect to obtain through rescue. This sourcing will help to re-build populations of rare plants.
  • Research types of containers/quantities to be used for propagation, based on available space
  • Research propagation books/cites specific to native plants of this region – organize information resources for shared use
  • Maintain storage and propagation areas
  • Develop a documentation and cataloguing system for rescued plants, gathered seeds and greenhouse stock
  • Propagation (by division) of plants obtained through rescues
  • Seed cleaning, cataloguing and storage
  • Monitor collected seed for moisture, vermin
  • Research seed propagation techniques specific to each type of collected seed
  • Seed preparation – stratification, scarification
  • Transplant propagules
  • Document propagation success rates (ongoing inventory)
  • Monitor stored plant material
  • Monthly progress reports

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Requirments

  • Graduation from post-secondary in horticulture preferred
  • Working knowledge of and commitment to the rescue and propagation of native plant species on the Aamjiwnaang First Nation
  • Experience in collecting information to develop databases and documentation for a catalogue system of the rescued plants, gathered seeds and green house stock
  • A high degree of initiative and self-direction; good analytical, organizational and communication skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills; strong interest in greenhouse propagation.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with staff and the public as required.
  • Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy lifting.
  • Ability to work in a hot/humid greenhouse environment
  • A positive personality and willingness to learn the role of Greenhouse Technician
  • Attention to detail and experience in sales and customer service an asset

How to Apply

Other Considerations

In accordance with Section 16 Special Programs of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Aamjiwnaang Band Members with relevant education/experience (R.S.C 1985, c. H-6, s16 (1-3).

Application Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, or fax to:

Aamjiwnaang First Nation

978 Tashmoo Avenue

Sarnia, ON

N7T 7H5

Attention: Ashley Fisher, Human Resources Officer

or

[email protected]

or

519-336-0382 fax