Position Title: Junior Greenhouse Technician

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Contract – 23 weeks beginning May 2024

Posting Closes/Deadline: April 30, 2024

Tentative Interview Dates: May 6 – 10, 2024

Purpose of the Position:

Under the general supervision of the Environment Coordinator, the Junior 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 and participation in research projects; receive greenhouse training from Enactus greenhouse consultant.

Responsibilities:

• Organize tool and safety equipment storage area
• Research types of containers/quantities to be used for propagation, based on available space
• Research propagation books/sites 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
• Seed preparation – stratification, scarification
• Transplant propagules
• Document propagation success rates (ongoing inventory)
• Monitor stored plan material
• Report lessons learned and provide testimonials on how Enactus support helped the growth of the business.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from post-secondary in horticulture preferred.
• Experience in collecting information to develop databases and documentation for a catalogue system of the rescued plants, gathered seeds and gree house stock preferred.
• 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 and responsibilities of this job, including heavy lifting.
• Ability to work in a hot/humid greenhouse environment
• Attention to detail and experience in sales and customer service an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Use of a variety of hand tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Receive and give instructions
• Perform a variety of physical labour including bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time
• Lift and carry, tools, equipment, and materials
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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/experiences (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

humanresource@aamjiwnaang.ca

or 519-336-0382 fax

For more information, check us out online at www.aamjiwnaang.ca