Assistant Grower

Pure Flavor; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pure Flavor Farms LP is seeking an Assistant Grower to support the Head Grower in all phases of greenhouse production. You will help manage climate, irrigation, crop maintenance, data collection, and scheduling to ensure high-quality crops that meet company standards.

The role involves monitoring labor efficiency, applying plant nutrition products, assisting with training, and upholding GMP, HACCP and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a commercial greenhouse or farm environment.
• Post secondary education or certification in horticulture or related field preferred.
• WHMIS and Grower Pesticide certification is an asset.
• Experience with PRIVA greenhouse climate control System.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP and PrimusGFS programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of production including data collection, IPM, climate and irrigation management, crop maintenance, labor planning, scheduling and execution.
• Monitor and report on labor quality and efficiencies.
• Perform crop care tasks as needed and assist with training of the Growing Team.
• Apply plant nutrition and health products; monitor greenhouse climate/irrigation systems.
• Record, measure and organize plant data; coordinate with testing labs as needed.
• Ensure GMPs, SOPs and safety policies are followed and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

Secondary school diploma

Horticulture certification (preferred)

WHMIS certification

Grower pesticide certification (asset)

Tools

PRIVA climate control system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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.

Assistant Grower will support the Head or Operational Grower in all phases of growing operations. This role contributes to the success of the greenhouse operation by ensuring a healthy, high-quality crop of produce is grown efficiently to meet company standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of the production process including data collection, integrated pest management (IPM), climate and irrigation management, crop maintenance, labor planning, scheduling and execution.
• Monitor and report on Labor quality and efficiencies
• Personally able to perform all crop care tasks.
• Assist with training to Growing Team.
• Mix and apply plant nutrition and plant health products as needed.
• Monitor greenhouse climate and irrigation control systems.
• Record, measure and organize plant data.
• Draw water samples; coordinate with testing lab; monitor and record data.
• Routinely inspect the crop; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Execute minor maintenance/upkeep to growing equipment such as carts (scissor, harvesting, etc..) spray equipment, Irrigation unit filters, irrigation valves, diaphragms, sulfur pots, etc.
• Research continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques and technologies; report findings
• Continually monitor the work environment and employees to ensure that company and statutory hygiene, and health & safety policies and procedures are complied with.
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority
• Ensure all GMP’s, SOP’s, policies and procedures are followed to company standards and expectations.
• Other tasks as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma required; Post secondary education or certification in Horticulture or related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a commercial greenhouse or farm environment required; produce industry preferred.
• WHIMS and Grower Pesticide certification is an asset.
• Experience working with PRIVA greenhouse climate control system.
• Attention to detail, including an ability to identify plant abnormalities and detect the existence of insects.
• Computer Skills required; Microsoft (MS) Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and PrimusGFS programs.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication.
• This job operates in a hot, high humidity environment where temperatures 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 and phones. Specific vision capabilities required; 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 $65,000 - $75,000CAD 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.

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.