Vegetable and Ornamental Grower

Job summary

The grower is responsible for managing greenhouse operations, including the production of vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals. They must monitor crop health, implement pest and disease control measures, and maintain accurate production records.

Job details

As Vegetable & Ornamental Grower, you will play a vital role in managing, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of greenhouse growing. Your crop responsibilities will account for long-term ornamental production, as well as seasonal vegetable and herb offerings. You will work with the growing department to assess crop quality and ensure healthy and pest free ornamentals, vegetables, and herbs. You will implement preventative measures to ensure plants are pest and disease free and have optimal conditions to thrive and grow. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure plants are provided with proper nutrients and water Monitor the greenhouse environment, making adjustments as needed Monitor crop quality and waste to determine opportunities for improvement Monitor for pests and disease Assist with spraying and the I.P.M. Program Maintain records of crop, shrink reports and spray records Maintain daily communication with the department to coordinate daily activities and to ensure continuous improvement Identify systemic problems and suggest solutions for remediation Work within the parameters of CFIA regulations Attendance of weekly meetings with growing team Work within safety guidelines established by Freeman Herbs and identify areas of safety concern Keep a clean and tidy work environment Qualifications: Education: Highschool diploma Horticulture diploma or degree required Experience: Minimum 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a greenhouse/horticultural setting Skills: Working knowledge of greenhouse management systems Self-motivated, demonstrated leadership skills' Ability to work autonomously with little guidance Ability to coordinate amongst multiple teams and stakeholders Willing to be on call, work weekends when needed Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Valid spray/pesticide license Working knowledge of Spanish is considered an asset This job posting is for an existing vacancy at Freeman Herbs. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. At Freeman Herbs, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What you’ll do

The grower is responsible for managing greenhouse operations, including the production of vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals. They must monitor crop health, implement pest and disease control measures, and maintain accurate production records.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a horticulture diploma or degree and at least two years of leadership experience in a greenhouse setting. A valid spray or pesticide license is also required for this position.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Greenhouse management
• Horticulture
• Leadership
• Pest management
• Disease control
• Crop quality assessment
• I.P.M. program
• Data record keeping
• Microsoft suite
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Safety compliance
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Self-Motivation
• Teamwork
• Spanish Language
• Pesticide Applicator License
• Greenhouse Management

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Grower
• Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
• Field Crop and Vegetable Growers
• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

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