Propagation / Grower Assistant

At Prairie Flora Greenhouse we specialize in growing plants indigenous to Manitoba for home landscapes and restorations. These include wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs. We also provide a selection of heirloom vegetables, herbs, and annual flowers for the home gardener. All indigenous plants are grown from local Manitoba-collected seed, using all natural fertilizers and pest management. We are working to eliminate the use of both peat and plastic in our operation.

This is a great opportunity to learn identification, propagation, growth and cultural requirements for Manitoba perennials, shrubs, and more. Students will be exposed to innovative solutions for small scale organic plant production such as integrated pest management, organic soil creation, and waste reduction.

Full-time Seasonal (Dec - Apr 30th) Position is approximately 30 hrs/wk: 4days a week (weekdays), with the possibility for part-time work May-Aug. Most work takes place indoors for Dec-Jan and outdoors or in a greenhouse starting Feb-March.

Our greenhouse is located just outside a rural town (30 minutes North of Winnipeg perimeter on Hwy 7). This position is best suited for a candidate that lives nearby or in the Interlake area with reliable winter-safe transportation.

Greenhouse assistants will be responsible for:
cleaning and prepping seed, mixing soil, seeding, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, and weeding. Added responsibilities include taking care of customers in the store front, if work is extended beyond April.