May 25, 2023 |

Website Kayanase

GRETI is seeking a responsible, reliable individual who has a passion for supporting Kayanase’s mandate of restoring indigenous species. The Greenhouse worker will be responsible for overall greenhouse & nursery production functions along with preparing and assembling plants for orders. If you are interested in working in the greenhouse industry; have strong interpersonal skills, and interest in learning about native plant species, you may be the right fit for this position:

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma OR equivalent
  • A strong desire to preserve and restore the natural environment
  • Physically fit & hardworking, able to lift minimum of 50 lbs.

If you have a strong desire to restore the native species plants and environment thrive, tell us who you are by submitting the following:  

  1. Cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of this position
  2. Up to Date Resume highlighting your qualifications, and
  3. Three (3) work related references (letters not required)

 

GRETI cannot make assumptions about your education and experience.  We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

Kayanase’s Mission: is to restore the health and beauty of Mother Earth, using science-based approaches and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).


Applications may be submitted to:

Human Resources, P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court, Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

Applications may also be faxed and emailed to (f)(519)445-4777 or kristen.smith@gretisn.org please have all documentation submitted by 4:00pm on Friday June 9, 2023. Late applications will not be considered. 

GRETI is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities based upon the core principles of dignity, independence, inclusion, integration, responsiveness and equality of opportunity in employment and training. We welcome all applications; preference will be given to Six Nations members to provide services for the Six Nations community; based on the need to provide professional services, only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview

Job Title:                    Greenhouse Worker
Location:                    Kayanase Greenhouse
Reports To:                Plant Production Lead

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Greenhouse Worker will work under the direction and the supervision of the Plant Production Lead.

  1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Greenhouse Worker is responsible for overall Greenhouse functions with other team members of Kayanase.

In support of Kayanase’s goal of providing quality products and services, this position shall continuously strive to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other staff to provide quality

  1. CORE COPETENCIES:
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning & Organizing
  1. QUALIFICATIONS:

The Greenhouse Worker shall possess a Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge in horticulture &/or nursery production
  • Knowledge of Native plants

Skills

  • Willingness to actively learn
  • Strong desire to preserve & restore the natural environment
  • Ability to work in all kinds of weather
  • Physically fit & hardworking, able to lift minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Ability to collect data in an organized & detail specific manner
  • Ability to take direction, follow instruction & be a team player

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE JOB DESCRIPTON, PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES at kristen.smith@gretisn.org, please allow 24 hours for a return email or call (519)-445-2222 ext. 3113.