Greenhouse Supervisor, Creston, BC (LMIA)

About the Role

This Greenhouse Supervisor position is located in Creston, British Columbia, offering an opportunity to manage and direct operations within a greenhouse environment. This role involves supervising staff and ensuring the smooth running of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include hiring, supervising, and scheduling staff, as well as planning and directing grounds maintenance. The supervisor will also be responsible for estimating labour and materials, maintaining work records and logs, and resolving work-related problems. This role involves providing technical advice and recommending measures to improve productivity and product quality, specifically supervising nursery and greenhouse workers.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a secondary (high) school graduation certificate and have 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a related field. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines. It is physically demanding, requires attention to detail, and involves a large workload. Employment terms include morning, evening, shift, and weekend work.

Language Requirement

Proficiency in English is required for this position.

Why this job suits newcomers

This job posting is particularly relevant for newcomers to Canada because it is LMIA-positive, indicating that a Canadian employer has received approval to hire a foreign worker. The role requires a secondary school education and 1 to less than 2 years of experience, making it accessible for candidates with relevant international experience.