Assistant Grower

Job summary

Support crop health and quality by assisting with irrigation, nutrient management, climate control, pest and disease monitoring, and greenhouse maintenance. Train crop laborers, document plant inventories and crop trials, address minor greenhouse system issues, and follow Health Canada compliance and worker safety requirements.

Job details

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally. Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities. The Opportunity As part our Cultivation team, our Assistant Grower will support irrigation, nutrient management, and environmental conditions to ensure crop health and quality. You are a proactive team player, committed to maintaining high cultivation standards, aligned with Village Farms focus on premium cannabis production, You will assist with crop care, fertilizer inventory, and pest management, contributing to our operational excellence What You’ll Do * Assist and lead with training new crop laborers and monitor the quality of their work to ensure adherence to Village Farms’ cultivation standards, contributing to team efficiency and crop quality. * Assist and lead in setting up and documenting crop trials, which contributes to process improvements and innovation within the cultivation team. * Perform weekly plant registrations to assist growers in tracking crop progress, ensuring all plants are properly documented for growth and maintenance activities. * Perform data entry for plant inventory tracking to support accurate record-keeping and inventory management. * Understand and assist with climate control systems, ensuring the optimal growing and irrigation strategies are maintained for crops. * Help optimize growing and labor strategies and efficiencies * Monitor for pests and diseases, documenting findings and addressing issues to maintain a healthy crop environment, minimizing loss and improving crop quality. * Assist with mixing and applying pest control products as needed, ensuring effective pest management practices are followed. * Recognize and manage the removal of diseased plants to prevent the spread of disease, maintaining overall crop health. * Help maintain overall greenhouse cleanliness, contributing to a safe workspace and minimizing contamination risks to crops. * Be able to recognize and fix minor problems/concerns with the systems in the greenhouse * Ensure Health Canada compliance is followed * Ensure worker safety and understand Occupational Health & Safety policies What You Bring * Education in Horticulture or a related field is an asset. * 2+ years of experience in an agricultural or cultivation environment. * Understanding of greenhouse environmental control systems. Preferably Priva * Understanding of basic plant nutrition * Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. * Basic to intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Willingness to learn and work with greenhouse environmental control systems. * Flexibility and adaptability to meet the physical and operational demands of the role. * Dedication to maintaining high cultivation standards and contributing to the team’s overall success. * Physical ability to stand and walk for long hours and lift up to 50 pounds. Life at Village Farms * At Village Farms International, you’re part of something bigger — a global organization where you can grow your career across brands, functions, and countries. * We believe It Takes A Village ®, and we mean it. * Our values guide every decision we make: Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship * What you do here matters — to our people, our products, and the customers we serve. * We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth. READY TO GROW WITH US? If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do

Support crop health and quality by assisting with irrigation, nutrient management, climate control, pest and disease monitoring, and greenhouse maintenance. Train crop laborers, document plant inventories and crop trials, address minor greenhouse system issues, and follow Health Canada compliance and worker safety requirements.

Requirements

The role requires at least two years of experience in an agricultural or cultivation environment, with knowledge of greenhouse environmental control systems and basic plant nutrition. Horticulture or related education is an asset; candidates should also have communication and problem-solving skills, basic to intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency, and the physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Company-Paid Comprehensive Benefits
• Education Assistance

Listed skills

• Inventory tracking · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Irrigation
• Nutrient Management
• Greenhouse Environmental Control
• Plant Nutrition
• Pest Management
• Disease Monitoring
• Crop Trials
• Plant Registration
• Inventory Tracking
• Climate Control Systems
• Crop Care
• Training
• Data Entry
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Time Management
• Willingness To Learn
• Inventory Management
• Record Keeping
• HVAC
• Cleanliness
• Environmental Control Systems Engineering
• Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
• Cannabis
• Fast Moving Consumer Goods
• Pest Control
• Fertilizers

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety
• Grower
• Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
• Mixed Crop and Animal Producers
• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

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