Perennial Supervisor

We’re searching for a positive team leader who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty, but is equally comfortable answering emails and assisting with the growth and sales of our beautiful perennial flowers.

Job Summary:

At Heeman’s, each staff member is titled a “Daymaker” first and foremost. We believe our amazing staff is the key to making our space a “Happy Place” for everyone who enters.

As the Perennial Supervisor, you will assist in the growth and sales of our beautiful perennials.  Every season brings new projects and challenges for this dynamic role. One season you will work as a team to meet production goals, the next you will assist in leading the perennial retail department. Under the tutelage of one of our brilliant and tenured Production Managers, you will take a hands-on approach to learning and leading several diverse teams of Daymakers.

Employment Type:

• Full-time
• Wage range, $20-$25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide guests with knowledgeable, timely advice and recommendations on product inquiries.
• Assist the Perennial Manager in leading a team of 3-5 members during the active retail season (April to October), supporting the team’s success and cohesion.
• Support the Perennial Manager in training and mentoring Perennial associates, including delivering staff evaluations and enhancing team members’ plant knowledge.
• Contribute to all aspects of department management by:
  • Taking cuttings, potting bulbs and bare roots, transplanting, scouting, treating, and watering all crops, whether grown in-house or sourced externally.
  • Assist with planning and ordering plant materials and supplies essential for the production of homegrown crops.
  • Collaborating with the Perennial Manager to establish retail pricing for plants, aligned with Heeman’s pricing approach.
• Maintain a clean, organized retail and production environment to meet Heeman’s standards for guests and team members.
• Set up the retail area with a well-stocked, high-quality selection of plants, arranged to align with Heeman’s retail layout standards.
• Be adaptable and ready to assist other teams in Retail or Production during the Perennials department’s off-season (November to February).
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by the manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Proficient in basic math
• Hands-on leadership with a lead-by-example approach
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Effective delegation skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Excellent time management and ability to handle frequent interruptions
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Adaptable to a dynamic and evolving work environment

Qualifications:

• Required: experience in horticulture, agriculture, or greenhouse work
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Diploma in Horticulture (preferred)
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken)

Availability:

• Availability to work before and after regular hours and during all hours of operation (which will include evenings and weekends)
• Availability to work up to 6 days per week during the peak season
• Open availability for peak season (April 1^st – May 31^st)
• Flexibility to accommodate scheduling changes
• Transportation plan: Heeman’s is not located on a bus route

About Working at Heeman’s:

No two days are the same at Heeman’s, and that keeps things interesting and exciting. As a seasonal farm business that’s open year-round, we see some pretty busy times and experience down seasons, too. The environment here in the greenhouse and outdoors means it can be sunny and hot or cold and snowy. To lead your team that can include 8+ Daymakers at peak, you’ll need to be capable of performing in this kind of environment, and you’ll spend most of your time on the sales floor with your team, leading by example and sometimes standing for prolonged periods, and maybe even helping a guest carry some plants (that can weigh up to 50lbs). Heeman’s is proudly a family-owned and farm/agriculture-based business, and our employees are classified as agriculture employees under the ESA.

How to apply:
Please apply online! Click here to go to the job posting.

Or you can bring your resume and cover letter to the greenhouse anytime during our regular business hours. Please head over to Guest Services right next to the check-out area and we will ask you a few simple questions when you come in.

Heeman’s
20422 Nissouri Road
Thorndale, ON
Phone: 519.461.1416

Heeman’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Heeman’s provides accommodations for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Any inquiries can be sent to h r @ h e e m a n . c a or by calling 519.461.1416.

We thank you for your interest in obtaining employment with our family business! Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.