Greenhouse Assistant

Driftpile Cree Nation is seeking a full-time Greenhouse Assistant for its Education Department at Mihtatakaw Sipiy School in Driftpile, AB. Responsibilities include preparing growing media, operating irrigation systems, maintaining plant inventory, and providing gardening advice. Candidates should have a passion for plants and the ability to work in a team. Previous greenhouse experience is preferred but not required. A Criminal Record Check is necessary.
• POSITION OVERVIEW:* Education Department at Driftpile Cree Nation is currently seeking to fill a job position of a Full time Greenhouse Assistant**.** Mihtatakaw Sipiy School is located within Driftpile Cree Nation, amidst a beautiful setting surrounded by the Boreal Forest. The school serves Grades K to 12 with a full academic program. Unique features of the programming are its Cree language and cultural components. Outdoor culture camps are programmed into the school year.
• *DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare growing media, plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings, graft and bud plants, set transplants out onto the rooting media, and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
• Operate greenhouse and nursery water irrigation systems
• Dig, harvest, transplant and prepare plants for harvesting
• Provide information and advice to students and school staff on gardening and the care of plants
• Maintain inventory and order materials as required
• Clean work areas
• Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of nurseries and greenhouses
• Establish the environmental conditions required to grow plants, and design planting and care schedules accordingly
• Determine type and quantity of stock to grow
• Facilitate planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying stock
• Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems
• Order materials such as fertilizer, garden equipment, and other nursery and greenhouse related accessories
• Maintain records on stock.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on plant care, gardening techniques, and product selection
• *KEY COMPETENCIES:**
• Previous experience in greenhouse operations or horticulture preferred but not required.
• Strong passion for plants and gardening, with a basic understanding of plant biology and cultivation techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks in a greenhouse environment, including bending and standing for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• *Group Benefits Plan available.
• Closing Date:* 4:30 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• To apply, please submit your resume to the following link:**

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=420a791b-3310-4960-bcc0-67ae848a9a5d&ccId=19000101\_000001&type=JS&lang=en\_CA
• **Please be advised only suitable applicants will be notified**