Propagation Supervisor

Bylands Nurseries Ltd. is a producer of premium plants offering one of the most diverse and complete mixes of hardy plants available in North America. Over the past 60 years Bylands has been recognized with numerous industry awards for outstanding business practices and environmental stewardship.

Our Culture of Excellence supports our Vision (Enhancing Lives With Plants). We are a cohesive team that communicates enthusiastically to brainstorm solutions and act swiftly to help each other. We take ownership & accountability for decisions made with integrity. We approach each day feeling empowered and looking for ways to continuously grow improve & adapt. We prioritize the quality & service we provide to our customers.

This is a full-time year-round position earning $30/hr.We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Extended Health & Dental along with a matched retirement savings plan.

Job Description

Our Propagation Supervisor will be accountable for delivering propagation success and crop quality through effective growing practices strong organization on-time execution of crop plans and efficient deployment of staff resources while continuously improving crop performance.

Growing Functions

• Oversee all growing activities including irrigation fertility pruning spacing and integrated pest management.
• Monitor and adjust greenhouse settings (Argus settings and temperatures irrigation controls) based on crop stage environmental conditions and plant response.
• Conduct water and soil testing as required.
• Regularly inspect crops in the greenhouses to identify issues early.
• Proactively address crop health issues with Production Manager and Crop Health Consultant to grow quality plants.

Planning & Organization

• Maintain and execute crop plans and schedules.
• Ensure all activities are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Monitor crop progress against schedules to ensure on-time execution of schedules.
• Maintain highly organized greenhouse spaces and work systems to support efficient execution.
• Allocate labour based on priorities and timelines to ensure work is completed on time and to standard.
• Receive incoming shipments and communicate any issues directly with suppliers.
• Document accurate records of crop performance trials and key observations to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Inventory Coordinator to maintain accurate inventory levels within the department.
• Communicate with Facilities & Maintenance Manager to ensure all areas and equipment are in working order.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

We recognize that strong candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds. Formal certifications are an asset but not required. Experience in the following environments is especially valuable:

• Diploma in horticulture from a recognized agricultural institution or equivalent experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience (nursery environment an asset).
• Pesticide Applicators License an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel required.

Core Competencies: Accountability Growth Integrity Quality & Adaptability

• Analytical Capability
• Creative Critical Thinking
• Labour Allocation
• Organization & Planning

Additional Information

This position is based in our West Kelowna location working with a diverse ESL workforce. This blended role requires organization & desk-related activities while some aspects require hands-on physical activities outdoors and in our greenhouses. We are seasonal with fast-paced periods with higher demands in spring/summer which means adjusted hours especially during June/July. Working independently and solving problems as they arise is important since priorities can shift quickly.

Required Experience:

Manager