About Us
At George Sant & Sons, we are committed to providing our customers with top quality young and finished plant material, as well as some of the best service in the industry throughout Canada and North America. We grow finished plant material for nurseries in Ontario and have made a name for ourselves throughout North America as a Gold supplier of young plant material for Ball Horticulture.
Our history and family, as well as the people in our company, are the foundations of who we are. We offer our employees opportunities to make meaningful impacts, gain new skills and build a successful career in the Horticulture industry.
About the job
Job Details
- Division: Production
- Reporting Location: In-person - 11831 Cold Creek Road, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0
- Job Status: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
- Estimated Hours of Work: 55 hrs per week
- Shift Work Required: Yes, shift work may be required.
- Start Date: Start Date will follow selection process.
Main Responsibilities
- This role is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the greenhouse, including planting, maintaining, and harvesting flowers. This role ensures plants are grown under optimal conditions and helps maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
Physical Demands: (including but not limited to)
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (e.g., trays, bags of soil, plants).
- Perform repetitive hand movements (e.g., planting, pruning, transplanting).
- Work in varying environmental conditions, including high heat, rain, humidity, and cold.
- Use hand tools and operate equipment safely.
- Stamina to work long hours during peak seasons.
Other Requirements
- Basic understanding of plant care (watering, fertilization, pest control).
- Ability to operate irrigation systems and greenhouse climate controls.
- Use of greenhouse tools (pruners, transplanting tools, soil mixers, etc.).
- Basic record-keeping for inventory, plant growth, or pesticide applications.
- Familiarity with handling fertilizers, pesticides, and other greenhouse chemicals.
- Ability to use basic digital tools or software (e.g., tracking inventory, scheduling tasks).
- Fluency in Spanish is a strong asset.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in greenhouse, nursery, or horticulture work.
- Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting and standing for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., rain, cold, heat, humidity).
Schedule
- Morning shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Process
Upload your resume under Indeed upload resume window. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone screening interview.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
George Sant & Sons Greenhouses is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected].
*This position is currently vacant and we are looking to fill it as soon as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in Canada?
Language:
Work Location: In person
