Greenhouse Supervisor – Richmond Greenhouse (St Peters)

Position Summary: 

The Greenhouse Supervisor is the primary floor leader for Richmond Greenhouse. 
Collaborating with the Manager of Greenhouse Operations, the supervisor does the 
physical execution, plant maintenance, and supervision of the seasonal retail production 
crew at St Peter’s. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Floor Leadership: Supervise, pace, and work alongside the St. Peter’s seasonal crew 
  during the high-volume spring rush (transplanting, spacing, retail stocking)
• Plant Maintenance: Execute daily watering, fertilizing, and climate management 
  schedules across the 9 houses as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Quality Control: Continuously monitor plant health, acting as the first line of 
  defense to report pests, disease, or mechanical failures (like heating and oil furnace 
  issues).
• Retail Support: Ensure the retail floor is heavily stocked, properly tagged, and 
  visually maintained.
• Facility Transitions: Assist with fall winterization, deep cleaning, and basic 
  mechanical troubleshooting at the St. Peter’s site.
• Support operations of the Point-of-Sale (POS) and inventory tracking system, 
  ensuring strict adherence to tagging and barcode protocols by all retail staQ

Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of physical greenhouse, farming, or landscaping experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a seasonal physical labor crew
• Willingness to execute tasks precisely as outlined in the operational plans.
• Basic digital literacy, ability to quickly learn new POS/Inventory software
• Valid Driver’s License
• Criminal record check and child abuse registry
• Experience working within First Nations communities considered an asset
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, education/training in horticulture/business 
  considered an asset, however, experience is prioritized.
• Note this is a highly physical role, requiring prolonged standing, high heat exposure, 
  and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Working conditions: 

• Primarily performed in the greenhouse and retail environment at the St Peters 
  location
• Harmful of Dangerous materials/activities/machinery: Exposure to varying 
  temperatures, high humidity, agriculture tools, soil, fertilizers, etc.
• Highly physical labour required, including prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 
  lbs. Applicants must be able to maintain good health.
• Extended hours and weekend work required during peak spring retail season
• Potlotek is a drug and alcohol-free workplace
• A safe and respectful workplace must be always maintained.

Wages: Starting at $25/hour 
Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

Submit to Richmond Greenhouse Manager, Tracy Marshall -  tracymarshall@potlotek.ca
Start date: September 21, 2026 Supervisor – Richmond Greenhouse (St Peters)