Market Garden Operations Leader & Community Programs

Fortwhyte-Alive; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FortWhyte Farms is seeking an Agricultural Supervisor to lead market garden operations, oversee the greenhouse, and support youth programming. The role includes staffing, inventory, and ensuring sustainable production while engaging the community.

You will coordinate harvests, deliveries, and wholesale activities in a dynamic, hands-on environment. The position emphasizes leadership, program supervision, and adherence to safety and budget guidelines, with regular weekday hours and occasional

Qualifications

• Experience in small-scale farming including horticulture and/or pastured livestock.
• Ability to train, schedule, and lead staff in field activities.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills with hands-on approach.
• Track production metrics and manage operational farm expenses.
• Maintain stock inventory systems and perform routine maintenance.
• Physically able for outdoor work and variable weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Class 4 license an asset and may be required upon employment.
• Police and background checks including vulnerable sector and child abuse registry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with volunteers and youth programs is an asset.
• Experience operating farm machinery (tractor) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual market garden plans, crop rotations, and soil health strategies.
• Oversee operation of greenhouse, seed starting, crop maintenance, and plant sales.
• Manage day-to-day field operations: bed prep, transplanting, irrigation, pests, and soil fertility.
• Source seeds, tools, and farming supplies within budget.
• Maintain farm equipment and infrastructure for safe operations.
• Coordinate harvest schedules, washing, packing, and CSA/store deliveries.
• Collaborate on wholesale operations, client communications, and logistics.
• Supervise Youth Programming and volunteers during hands-on activities.
• Track production data, sales performance, and farm expenses.
• Obtain Class 4 Driver's license for site transport and team logistics.

Skills

Small scale farming

Staff training & leadership

Problem solving

Production metrics tracking

Budget & expense management

Outdoor work readiness

Driver's license

Independent & team work

Tools

Farm machinery (tractor)

Job description

FortWhyte Farms is seeking an Agricultural Supervisor to lead market garden operations, oversee the greenhouse, and support youth programming. The role includes staffing, inventory, and ensuring sustainable production while engaging the community.

You will coordinate harvests, deliveries, and wholesale activities in a dynamic, hands-on environment. The position emphasizes leadership, program supervision, and adherence to safety and budget guidelines, with regular weekday hours and occasional