Avon Valley Floral, a floral industry wholesaler and greenhouse producer for retail vendors in Atlantic Canada, is seeking a candidate for the role of Grower, Bedding Plants.
Venor is proud to partner with Avon Valley Floral to recruit a Grower to join their office near Sussex, NB. This role reports directly to the New Brunswick General Manager, the Grower who will be part of a dedicated team to produce high quality bedding and potted plants, container vegetables and garden mums.
As a grower you will apply your knowledge and experience to produce crops in the 4.5 acre greenhouse complex , Have knowledge of environment control, plant growth regulators and IPM to establish reasonable and attainable deadlines to produce quality crops on time to established schedules. Train and coach irrigation staff to achieve quality crop results. During peak seasons be able to accommodate increased work hours and support production operations as needed.
The successful candidate will have a minimum 2 years of relevant experience or education in a relevant field. Have a strong knowledge of water and fertilizer management. Have a New Brunswick Pesticide Applicator Certificate (L1) or be willing and able to obtain one and a valid driver license and a reliable form of transportation.
You will be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised, have strong written and oral communication skills and Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, be a multi tasker and work well in a fast paced environment. This is a great career opportunity with lots of opportunity to grow with the company.
At Venor, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know (including different materials or otherwise).
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you then apply today or reach out to Alex Armsworthy via alex@venor.ca to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
