Grower

The City of Edmonton’s Community Recreation and Culture branch is seeking a passionate and dedicated Grower to join our horticulture team. This role is vital to providing outstanding indoor plant health care, maintenance, and production support for the Muttart Conservatory’s vast and unique plant collections.

What will you do?

• Monitor and maintain indoor plant health, plant development, and growth habits for various crops and specialized plant collections
• Execute daily horticulture tasks including:
  • Watering
  • Fertilizing
  • Propagating
  • Transplanting
  • Pruning
  • Deadheading
  • Seeding
• Monitor growing conditions and environmental control systems, managing variables like temperature, light, and humidity
• Implement integrated pest management programs, identifying nutrient deficiencies or infestations, and applying biological or chemical treatments safely
• Collaborate with team members to design, construct, and refresh seasonal, themed floral pyramid displays and public-facing features
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering plant care inquiries and interacting positively with guests, vendors, and community partners
• Perform other related duties as assigned