Operational Grower

Merlin, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 2, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$130,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Operational Grower manages all aspects of the greenhouse production and harvesting process, including climate control, pest management, and labour scheduling. They are also responsible for monitoring crop health, implementing continuous improvement techniques, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Job details

Pure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growers—strategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first. With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us. The Operational Grower is responsible for all initiatives related to conceptualizing and implementing market strategy and achieving marketing targets. Specific responsibilities include business and market development; market research and planning; strategic direction for promotion and advertising; coordination with sales; and directing the day-to-day activities of marketing staff. Responsibilities: Manage all aspect of production and harvesting process including integrated pest management, climate management, crop maintenance, labour planning and scheduling. Participate in planning growing activities as well production schedule and company standards. Oversee clean out process. Oversee planting process. Monitor growing conditions and review changes in humidity, moisture, and temperature; monitor cultivation procedures to ensure conformance with quality control standards. Apply fertilizers and herbicides as needed. Inspect crops on a regular basis; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards. Develop growing procedures for new species in product line and new cultivation techniques. Record data on growing techniques and production yields. Research and implement continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques, and technologies. Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene, and health & safety policies and procedures are followed, taking corrective action when necessary. Report food safety and quality concerns to appropriate personnel. Ensure compliance of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SOP’s and company policies and procedures. Other core expectations as defined by the company. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field, required. Minimum three (3) years’ years experience in a commercial greenhouse environment, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. WHIMS and Grower Pesticide certification, required. Experience working with PRIVA greenhouse climate control system, preferred. Detailed knowledge of major plant groups, their culture and growth traits. Ability to identify plant diseases and detect the existence of insects. Proven ability to accurately calculate amounts, proportions, percentages, and volume in the application of fertilizers, chemicals, and water. Experience in the use of injectors, electrical conductivity and pH meter, boom, and irrigation systems. Thorough knowledge of water lines and ability to monitor conditions such as ventilation, light conditions, temperature, and humidity. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and the PrimusGFS program. Work Environment: This job operates in a hot, high humidity environment where temperature average 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but may increase to approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summertime. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift truck operation. Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; the employee is to occasionally work in front of a computer, sitting for prolonged periods. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; twist; use hands to handle or feel product or packaging; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves walking and lifting, regularly, up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds. Compensation & Benefits: This position offers a salary range of $90,000-$130,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today! Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department. Check us out at www.pure-flavor.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field and possess at least three years of experience in a commercial greenhouse environment. Required certifications include WHIMS and Grower Pesticide certification, along with a strong knowledge of plant culture and greenhouse technologies.