Greenhouse Operator - Minimum and Medium Security Units

Greenhouse Operator - Minimum and Medium Security Units

Forensic Psychiatric Services, Green House

Coquitlam, BC

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Greenhouse Operator performs gardening and landscaping duties.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Performs landscaping duties such as designing and laying out flower displays; selecting fertilizer; maintaining flower and vegetable rotations; ordering items such as flowers, seeds, soil, shrubs and trees; sowing and maintaining lawns.

2.    Selects and applies appropriate solutions, including pesticides; carries out a maintenance control program by spraying areas such as flower beds and shrubberies to eliminate insects, diseases, weeds and other problems. Utilizes best and safest practices in accordance with relevant legislation.

3.    Manages all aspects of container and field culture crops in and around the greenhouse facility. Establishes and manages greenhouse crop trials for development and demonstration.

4.    Constructs, repairs, and maintains the greenhouse facilities including the greenhouses, container and propagation beds, and related equipment. Ensures equipment and supplies, such as, but not limited to tools, materials, and chemicals used in the greenhouse are stored appropriately and are accounted for.

5.    Maintains and repairs irrigation system and performs minor repair and maintenance on gardening equipment such as changing oil and replacing belts.

6.    Replaces and repairs plumbing fixtures such as water supply lines or irrigation lines.

7.    Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends repairs and purchases as required.

8.    Utilizes greenhouse software system for climate control, irrigation, etc., and arranges for system maintenance when needed.

9.    Maintains a safe and clean worksite in accordance with WCB and industry standards.

10.    Assigns tasks and provides related greenhouse training and orientation to designated staff and patients.

11.    Performs regular security functions to maintain the safety and security of patients, staff, families, and the public, reports real and potential risks to management.

12.    Recommends the purchase of supplies and materials.

13.    Develops and maintains greenhouse/horticultural industry contacts and partnerships.

14.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Graduation from a recognized program in Horticulture or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Applicator's certificate.

Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to deal with others effectively.
•    Ability to organize work.
•    Ability to operate related equipment.
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until January 23, 2026 or Until Return of Incumbent)
Wage: $27.10 / Hour
Location: 70 Colony Farm Road, Port Coquitlam BC, V3C 5X9
Closing date: Open Until Filled
Hours of Work: 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday
Requisition #: 190100E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of October 16, 2025. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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