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GROWER 1

  • Job ID: 61809
  • Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources 
  • Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks
  • Work Location: High Park Greenhouse, 5 Greenhouse Rd
  • Job Type & Duration:  1 Permanent, Full-Time 
  • Hourly Rate: $36.05
  • Hours & Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm 
  • Affiliation: L416 Outside
  • Number of Positions Open: 1 
  • Posting Period: 22-May-2026 to 05-June-2026
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Major Responsibilities: 

 

  • Propagates, grows, plants, transplants, installs and maintains various horticultural and native crops for displays including flowering, tropical foliage plants, interior office plants, park bedding material, native plants and crop plants using various cultivating techniques
  • Formulates written schedules, keeps detailed records, routinely provides reports and recommendations in order to ensure high quality crops are produced as required
  • Prepares various growing media prior to planting, gathers, cleans and stores propagules, determines and maintains correct growing in a greenhouse or nursery environment
  • Required to demonstrate work to other staff, community and assist with permits
  • Participates in the formulation of and implementation of an Integrated Plant Health Care Program
  • Monitors crop in greenhouse environment and formulates and implements effective Plant Health Care measures; keeps accurate records and provides written reports and recommendations as required
  • Prepares and applies chemicals and biological controls to plants and flowers etc.
  • Operates various types of motor vehicles and mechanized grounds, garden equipment
  • Completes reports (e.g., Driver’s Collision/Incident Report) related to assigned duties and responsibilities
  • Ensures that Health & Safety standards are maintained in all aspects of work and performs work in a safe, efficient and courteous manner
  • Answers horticultural questions from the general public and conducts tours of horticulture and natural areas including ensuring pathways for the public tours are clear and safe

 

Key Qualifications:

Your resume must describe your qualifications as they relate to:


  1. Degree, Diploma, or certificate in horticulture, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Extensive experience in the propagation and growing of flowering, woody, tropical and native plants in greenhouses, conservatories, and nurseries.
  3. Extensive experience in Plant health care with an emphasis on Integrated Pest Management in a greenhouse environment.
  4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

 

You must also have:

  • Must be able to foster and maintain good public relations and customer service with general public and be able to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
  • Must be able to demonstrate work to other staff, community and assist with permits.
  • Must be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities or capable of obtaining familiarity of same.
  • Possession of or the ability to qualify for an Ontario Greenhouse Exterminator License within six months.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain as appropriate, any valid Province of Ontario requirements to operate mechanized equipment.
  • Must be available to work shift/ weekend/ overtime/ on call duty.
  • Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.
  • Ability to use or learn to use various technical devices related to the position.
  • Ability to deal courteously with the public.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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