Grower

Bevo Farms Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of propagated plants in North America is seeking a Grower to manage greenhouse operations. The role involves coordinating crop tasks, monitoring growth, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have horticulture education and greenhouse experience, especially with orchids.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Greenhouse Grower.
• Experience working with Orchids.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of growing from cuttings to shipping.
• Monitor crops and inspect for problems.
• Maintain records for climate settings and growth logs.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Pressure Management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Horticulture

Job description

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About Bevo Farms Ltd.

Bevo Farms Ltd is the largest supplier of propagated plants in North America, providing greenhouses, field farms, nurseries, and wholesalers across the continent with healthy, vigorous, pest-and-disease-free plants . Bevo operates three sites in the lower mainland of British Columbia and two facilities in the province of Alberta.

Summary

As a Grower you will work with the Growing team in planning and directing day-to-day greenhouse operations and related production and growing tasks for all crops in assigned areas. You will coordinate with the Growing and Production team in the assignment of crop related tasks in accordance with Bevo quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Establishes effective procedures to coordinate and manage through the Production Lead and the Head Grower, all aspects of growing from sticking cuttings to shipping to customers.
• Monitor crops for problems related to the above including use of greenhouse equipment, space allocation and facilities.
• Performs routine detailed inspections of crops for timely identification of problems and growth control. When needed, acts to use plant growth regulators to rectify growth issues. Inspect the crop for parasites and fungi and take measures to prevent damage to the crop.
• Maintains and reviews with the Director of Growing and Operations Manager the necessary records and corrective actions taken for quality non-conformance.
• In conjunction with the Production Lead and Operations Manager, plans to obtain/assign greenhouse personnel to achieve proper labour force to workloads, training, ensuring adequate safety and supporting strong workforce motivation.
• Weekend shifts may be required depending on time of year.
• Maintains records and growth logs for climate settings, changes, spraying, biological introductions, irrigation cycles, and other information relevant to each product.
• Ensures sound hygiene and housekeeping practices are in place and maintained throughout the indoor/outdoor facility.
• Implements routine procedures to ensure safe working conditions and that Alberta safety compliant working practices are understood and adhered to. Takes immediate actions on unsafe or improper work practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Greenhouse Grower
• Experience working with Orchids
• Completion of a Degree/Diploma program in Horticulture or other agriculture related field
• Good communication skills
• Time and Priority management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as a member of a team