Junior Grower - Glen Williams

Employment Opportunity

Sheridan Nurseries Glen Williams Farm is actively searching for a: 

Junior Grower 

Permanent, Full Time

About the Job:

Based out of our farm located in Georgetown, Ontario, the Junior Grower is responsible for overseeing a team within the growing section to meet production timelines and sales forecast targets, as well as maintaining the general upkeep and standards of excellence for all plant material contained within their assigned section.

Your Accountabilities:

• Learn, understand, and lead a crew through the requirements for each stage of producing top quality plants.
• Pruning, fertilizer, winterizing, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Assembly for sales
• Supervision, production reporting
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment.
• Able to join other work crews as priorities require at the direction of Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have a full G license
• 1-2 years of nursery experience would be an asset; however, we can train those without previous exposure.  We are open to candidates looking to start in a new industry.
• Having a Grower pesticide applicators license would be an asset, and we are able to provide training to those without.
• Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions with an attention to detail.
• Resourceful and works well independently while supervising a crew.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize multiple tasks and situations with effective time management skills.
• Experience with MS Office Suite programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• You are punctual and dependable, and highly value honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Flexibility to work outdoors for a variety of shifts including day, evening, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. 
• This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to lift 50lbs and work in various weather conditions and environments.

Our Vision, Mission, & Values: 

At Sheridan Nurseries we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do.  Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees. We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.

Our vision is “To inspire people to never stop growing”. 

At Sheridan we seek people who will continually strengthen our culture.  We work hard to ensure our culture is something we feel proud of and allows us to bring our best selves to work every day.  And a great culture starts with values.  We have clearly defined values which are embedded in everything that we do so that they are lived and breathed daily. 

If you share our values of:

1. Doing What’s Right
2. Being Performance Driven
3. Learning and Growing Together
4. Being Externally Focused
5. Having Bias for Action

Then this is the position for you!

 Interested candidates may apply through the Careers Portal in Dayforce, no later than December 23, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If selected, please advise if you require special accommodation to attend the interview.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.