Farm Operations Lead: Market Garden, Youth Programs

FortWhyte Alive; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

FortWhyte Alive is seeking an Agricultural Supervisor to plan and manage market garden operations, livestock care, and community programs. You will oversee youth volunteers, staff and interns, and ensure smooth site infrastructure and safety. This term role runs Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

You will coordinate harvests, manage wholesale and CSA distribution, and work with Indigenous and community partners to support sustainable farming and educational programming.

Qualifications

• Experience in small-scale farming (horticulture and/or pastured livestock).
• Ability to train, schedule, and lead staff in hands-on field activities.
• Initiative and proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to track production metrics, manage operational farm expenses, and maintain stock inventory systems.
• Physically able to work outdoors for long periods (standing, walking, crouching, carrying heavy objects).
• Valid Driver's License and access to transportation; Class 4 license an asset.
• Successful Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with underserved and diverse youth is an asset.
• Experience training and working with volunteers is an asset.
• Experience operating farm machinery (tractor) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead market garden operations, livestock care, and site infrastructure.
• Supervise field activities including bed prep, transplanting, irrigation, and pest control.
• Source seeds/equipment within budget and manage equipment upkeep.
• Oversee Solar Garden, Food Forest, and Indigenous Medicine Garden volunteers as needed.
• Coordinate weekly harvests, packing, and CSA/store/wholesale distribution.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Program to align crops with menu planning.
• Track production data, sales, and farm expenses; report findings.
• Directly supervise Farm Operations Assistants and volunteers; support program delivery.
• Coordinate site transport and logistics; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Small-scale farming

Staff training & supervision

Problem solving

Production tracking

Outdoor physical work

Driver's license

Police checks

Independent / team work

Youth program experience

Volunteer management

Farm machinery operation

Job description

FortWhyte Alive is seeking an Agricultural Supervisor to plan and manage market garden operations, livestock care, and community programs. You will oversee youth volunteers, staff and interns, and ensure smooth site infrastructure and safety. This term role runs Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

You will coordinate harvests, manage wholesale and CSA distribution, and work with Indigenous and community partners to support sustainable farming and educational programming.