Nursery Grower

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited (BTN) is one of the largest and most respected growers of garden plants in Canada. We are proud to service garden retailers, landscape contractors, municipalities, and golf courses throughout Canada and the United States.

We service our customers from four farms in Ontario and one in British Columbia with a total land base of over 800 acres. BTN specializes in building full-service programs in the following categories:

Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, Broadleaf Evergreens, Holiday Greens, Vines, Perennials, Trees, Small Fruits and Tropicals.

Assist with the growing and care of crops at the assigned facility, producing high quality plants while meeting or exceeding shrink, efficiency, cost, and other targets.

The Section Grower (SG) reports directly to the Lead Section Grower at BTN's Niagara Division and is responsible for effectively executing day to day crop care activities.

This is a full-time year-round position with regular hours typically 5 days per week, and additional hours/weekends as crops and circumstances require.

Great communication and cooperation ability between the SG and the Grower/HG and fellow SG's is an absolute expectation.

Section Growers

• Report directly to and receive instruction from the Lead Section Grower/HG. Will be responsible for general pest knowledge, regular scouting for pests on the nursery, determining thresholds, recording pest finds, recommending and executing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate records.
• After the release of seasonal labor (typically in mid-late fall), SG's may be required to join a senior labor pool that supports BTN Operational needs.
• Are responsible for the efficient, safe and productive supervision and performance of their assigned group.
• Will be required to work inside the greenhouses, outside the greenhouses, or anywhere on the nursery in all weather conditions (rain, sun, hot, cold, snow, wind)
• Will work within and abide by the provisions in BTN's Health & Safety Policy and ensuring that employees under your care are doing the same.
• May at times be required to attend to nursery duties alone for short periods of time, while following prescribed safety protocols.
• Will be responsible for maintaining irrigation standards on crops, ensure irrigation equipment is kept in good working order and notifying Maintenance/Operations of repair needs immediately.
• Will be responsible for knowing and executing specified duties under BTN Niagara's Pest Management Plan according to stipulations under CFIA's D-96-12, the Canadian Greenhouse Certification Program
• Must continue to learn and improve in growing, cultural practices, pest knowledge, plant knowledge, and general growing techniques.

Degree/Diploma in horticulture preferred, or 2 years container growing experience including watering and pest identification and management

Excellent ability to analyze and critique processes and pursue continuous improvement and efficiency.

Ability to work in fluctuating indoor/outdoor temperatures & conditions

Must be able to tolerate hot, uncomfortable conditions while wearing Personal Protective Equipment during warm weather

Must possess or immediately gain a valid Pesticide operator license and keep it valid without lapse

The workplace is safe and clean, with strong Covid-19 protocols in place. Mask wearing is required indoors and when social distancing is not possible. You'll need to be able to perform typical greenhouse physical work (standing bending, walking, lift 50lbs) in all weather conditions (cold, hot, rain, shine). You may have to work weekends and extended hours during busy seasons (ie. Spring/Summer).

Our employees tell us that our commitment to their health and safety is strong and they appreciate that. The crops we grow are beautiful and of high quality, and you can go home at the end of the day feeling good about what you have accomplished. BTN offers a competitive salary and benefits package.