Chief Grower

Bevo Farms Ltd; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in greenhouse operations is seeking a Chief Grower to oversee all growing activities across multiple sites. This strategic role involves implementing cutting-edge cultivation methods while ensuring optimal conditions for high-quality flowers and plants. The ideal candidate has a strong horticultural background, extensive leadership experience, and a commitment to sustainability. Professional growth opportunities and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years’ experience in commercial greenhouse operations, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of pest management and modern cultivation techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control all daily growing operations.
• Oversee the development and execution of site-specific growing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Sustainability Commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Agriculture

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Greenhouse management software

Job description

Schedule A

Position Overview The Chief Grower will oversee all greenhouse growing operations, ensuring optimal growing conditions to produce high-quality flowers and plants. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong horticultural background, capable of managing teams across multiple locations and provinces, optimizing cultivation methods, and implementing pest and disease control measures. The Chief Grower will provide technical expertise and growing direction to a team of Head Growers across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a culture of responsibility, initiative, and excellence in company growing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control all daily growing operations.
• Maintain environmental conditions required to grow high-quality flowers and plants.
• Provide technical expertise and direction to the growing team across sites.
• Oversee the development and execution of site-specific growing strategies and production plans.
• Identify and control insect, disease, and weed problems through integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
• Develop and apply cultivation methods that improve plant outcomes, focusing on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, initiative, and growth within the growing teams.
• Align growing tasks with production teams/labour with efficiency and quality objectives.
• Monitor and manage resource use (water, nutrients, natural gas, electricity) to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and implement innovative growing techniques.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all sites.
• Prepare, assist, and manage budgets for greenhouse operations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in commercial greenhouse operations, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of plant biology, pest management, and modern cultivation techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in greenhouse management software and data analysis.
• Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment focused on innovation and excellence.