Labour Coordinator

Bevo Farms; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 90 days

Employer-matched Group RRSP after one 

Opportunities for learning and growth

Free parking

Job summary

Bevo Farms Ltd in Langley, BC is seeking a Labour Coordinator to oversee daily crop activities, coordinate with multiple teams, and ensure tasks meet quality and productivity targets.

You will report to the Operations Manager, supervise Supervisors/Lead Hands, and drive continuous improvement in greenhouse operations while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, manufacturing, or a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily crop activities to ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager, Site Growers and Supervisors to align priorities and schedules.
• Implement quality control measures and KPI tracking for crop activities.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Provide training, coaching and mentorship to team members to maintain performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture/agriculture/manufacturing or relevant field

Job description

Bevo Farms Ltd is North America’s largest supplier of propagated plants, serving greenhouses, field farms, nurseries, and wholesalers across the continent with healthy, pest-and-disease-free plants. Operating multiple facilities in British Columbia and Alberta, Bevo is committed to operational excellence and sustainable practices.

Position Summary

The Labour Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the execution of daily crop activities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, on time, and to the expected quality standard. This role will report to the Operations Manager, and will coordinate with multiple teams, including Supervisors, Shipping and Site Growers, to maintain seamless workflow and meet operational objectives.

Responsibilities

Daily Operations

• Lead and oversee the execution of daily crop activities such as sticking cuttings, transplanting, potting, sticking orchids, sleeving, shipping, and other greenhouse tasks as required.
• Ensure all activities are completed on time, meeting efficiency and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, address bottlenecks, and implement solutions to maintain productivity.

Coordination and Communication

• Collaborate daily with the Operations Manager and Site Growers to align task priorities and schedules.
• Communicate updates, challenges, and progress to relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and problem-solving.
• Provide clear direction to team members and subordinate Supervisors/Lead Hands to execute tasks effectively, fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Train, coach, and support team members to enhance performance and maintain consistency in task execution.
• Provide effective feedback, coaching & mentoring with clear KPIs.
• Partner with the Operations Manager and fellow Site Growers to design and implement robust quality control measures (KPIs).
• Identify and lead process improvement, cost saving, and operational efficiency initiatives

Quality Assurance

• Monitor the quality of all crop activities, ensuring adherence to company standards and protocols.
• Proactively address quality issues, escalating concerns to Site Growers or other relevant parties as needed.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote and uphold safe work practices in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Identify potential hazards and take corrective action to maintain a safe working environment.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support overall greenhouse operations and organizational goals.

Required skills & Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, manufacturing, or a relevant field
• Experience in greenhouse operations, agriculture, or horticulture production.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate teams to meet operational goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and best practices is required.
• Knowledge of Spanish is required.

POSITION DETAILS

• Pay – CAD $25-$28 per hour
• Permanent, Full-time, In office
• Must have reliable transportation.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base compensation.
• Health benefits after 90 days.
• Employer-matched Group RRSP after one year of employment.
• Opportunities for learning and growth.
• Free parking.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bevo is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of characteristics protected by applicable law.