Lead Grower, Vertical Farming & Crop Quality

UP Vertical Farms; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

UP Vertical Farms in Canada’s British Columbia region seeks a Grower to lead daily horticultural operations and supervise a dedicated team. You will oversee seed-to-harvest processes in vertical farming systems, monitor environmental controls, and ensure crop quality and safety across leafy greens.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years in horticulture or CEA, experience with hydroponics or vertical farming, and are eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, plant science, environmental engineering, biology, or closely related horticulture field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily grow operations, including seeding, germination, transplanting, cultivation and harvesting of leafy greens within vertical farming systems.
• Lead and support grow team members during manual and semi-automated harvesting activities, ensuring produce is handled efficiently and without damage.
• Oversee quality control processes by inspecting crops at various growth stages and ensuring harvested greens meet quality and food safety standards.
• Monitor environmental controls, including lighting, irrigation, nutrients, EC, pH, temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels.
• Maintain accurate electronic records related to crop performance, grow trials, sanitation, inventory, and operational checklists.

Skills

Grow operations supervision

Hydroponics

Vertical farming

Record keeping

Safety protocols

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Plant Science

Tools

Irrigation systems

EC/pH meters

Forklift certification

Job description

UP Vertical Farms in Canada’s British Columbia region seeks a Grower to lead daily horticultural operations and supervise a dedicated team. You will oversee seed-to-harvest processes in vertical farming systems, monitor environmental controls, and ensure crop quality and safety across leafy greens.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years in horticulture or CEA, experience with hydroponics or vertical farming, and are eligible to work in Canada.