Field Team Leader

Berger; Riverton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Team Leader for their Deer Lake site. This seasonal role is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor work and leading a team. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring equipment is well-maintained, and verifying peat quality during harvest. The company fosters a supportive culture, offering training and development opportunities, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. If you're a proactive problem solver who thrives in a team environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Group RRSP and Insurance

Allowance for Work and Safety Items

Discounts on Berger Products

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Skills Development

Qualifications

• Experience in peat field work is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in day-to-day operations and prepare fields for harvest.
• Verify peat quality and ensure proper equipment maintenance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Peat Field Work

Previous Team Lead Experience

Job description

Do you like to work outdoors and lead a team?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Field Team Leader

We’re looking for a Field Team Leader for our Deer Lake site in anticipation of the next harvest season. As a Team Lead you would be responsible for leading a team in day-to-day operations, and preparing fields for harvest, harvesting, and ensuring the quality of the harvested peat. Take note – We have close housing available!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Plan and schedule work as directed by the foreman;
• Keep track of the hydraulic and mechanical equipment ensuring it is in good working condition and is being properly used and maintained by the operators;
• Verify peat quality (water content and weight per cubic foot) and the amount of peat at the time of harvest in the fields;
• Train, mentor and keep employees informed of updates to operations;
• Schedule employee breaks and ensure employees are following the schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in peat field work;
• Previous Team Lead experience considered an asset;
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively communicate;
• Team player, who is reliable and takes a proactive approach to problem solving;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with a sense of urgency.

ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS:

• Group RRSP and group insurance;
• Allowance for work and safety item;
• Discounts used on Berger products;
• Employee assistance program;
• Offer of training and skills development.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Seasonal position;
• Possibility of banking overtime hours;
• Daytime Schedule.

ABOUT US: At Berger, we have been developing and marketing the best horticultural mixes for growing flowers, berries, market garden products in greenhouses and much more for more than 60 seasons. At Berger, you feel at home. It’s much more than a company: it’s a culture, a team, a stimulating and enriching living environment! To find out more about the company: https://www.berger.ca/en/about/

Berger volontarily subscribes to an equal access to employment program (PAÉE). Applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and people with disabilities are encouraged.

The use of masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intention.

The salary displayed does not necessarily correspond to the salary range established for this position. We will recognize your skills and experience upon hiring by offering you competitive compensation as well as several other benefits.