Greenhouse Intern

Job Description – Clean Leadership 2026 Program

Job title: Greenhouse Intern X 6 interns

Reports to: Quentin Doucette/Jordan Lameman

Job Location: 12004 hwy 4, Potlotek First Nation, NS, B0E3B0

Wage: $17/hr

Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship)

Start Date: Expected May 11, 2026

Number of Positions: 2

This position is designated and limited to applicants from the following groups:   

• Indigenous People (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) 

Employment Hiring 

Clean is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Racialized Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on our registration form. 

 

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program 

The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.  

 

Program Requirements 

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;  

• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship; 

• From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; 

• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer;

About the host employer

Potlotek First Nation takes pride in our youth/students. We are a community of approximately 800 members. We strive to help not only our youth but the community at large. Education is considered very important, and we have a huge population of students from elementary to post secondary. Potlotek is the center of Mikmaki and is home to the annual Chapel Island St. Anne’s annual mission.

Summary of position

The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be Potlotek First Nation. In this position, you will be working directly with the Greenhouse managers and staff. You will assist in the planting, upkeep, harvesting and sales of products. You will watch the seedings grow from start to finish. The successful candidate needs to have a passion for the environment, eager to learn new things, willingness to work as a team and the ability to work independently. Intern should also have excellent work and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare soil, plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings, graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings.
• Monitor plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops.
• Position and regulate greenhouse and indoor irrigation systems to water plants and fields.
• Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale.
• Provide information to customers on gardening, the use of various garden tools and products and the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns.
• May operate small machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants.
• Maintain inventory and order materials as required.
• Set up sales at market/roadside.
• Clean working areas.
• Marketing and product and advertise.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment;
• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback;
• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean asset is considered an asset;
• Must be between the ages of 15-30 at time of internship.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be a full-time Post Secondary student and intending to return to school in the fall of 2026.
• Preference will be given to Potlotek First Nation Band Members.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will be a combination of in-office and working outdoors in all weather conditions and working directly within the community.

Physical Requirements

Occasional light to heavy lifting up to 30 lbs, sitting/standing for long periods of time and working outdoors.