Senior Grower

Irving Woodlands; Juniper; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Woodlands in Juniper, New Brunswick is seeking a Senior Grower to lead the nursery team with a strong emphasis on horticultural excellence and crop management. This role requires overseeing dedicated growers, implementing meticulous crop plans, and developing a mechanized transplanting program for reforestation seedlings. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience and a relevant university degree. Join us to foster a culture of performance and teamwork in an engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in horticulture or related fields.
• Experience managing and supervising a team effectively.
• Familiarity with climate control systems and integrated pest management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of growers and irrigation specialists for optimal crop management.
• Develop crop and risk management plans and ensure their implementation.
• Establish a mechanized transplanting program for high-quality seedlings.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Crop management

Team management

Budgeting

Computer skills (MS Office)

Education

University degree in horticulture, plant science, agrology, or agriculture

Job description

We are currently looking for a ‘hands‑on’ motivated individual to join the Juniper Tree Nursery team as a Senior Grower, working with our team in Juniper, NB.

As the Senior Grower, you will use your extensive horticultural knowledge and plant‑growing experience to lead a team of dedicated and experienced growers and irrigation specialists.

Responsibilities

• You will use your exceptional planning and organizational skills to ensure that crop and risk management plans are meticulously conceived, implemented and followed through. You are a well‑organized ‘hands‑on’ person, who tackles challenges methodically and with resolve. Your team will feed on your passion and superior understanding of plant physiology and crop management.
• You are familiar with the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) approach, capable of developing an evolving plan accordingly, and able to acquire a New Brunswick pesticide applicator’s license.
• Your familiarity with water, fertilizer, pests, and climate management in a greenhouse as well as in an outdoor environment will make you a valuable resource to your team with whom you will develop a lean and continuous improvement culture.
• You will also be a key player in the successful establishment of a mechanized mini plug transplanting program and defining the required crop plans and cultural practices to grow them to high‑quality reforestation seedlings.
• You will design and develop the required trials to further the required knowledge to move the business forward.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have at a minimum a university degree in horticulture, plant science, agrology, or agriculture and 8+ years’ of experience. A relevant combination of formal training and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience managing a team including the ability to coordinate and supervise operational tasks, planning, and crew supervision.
• Familiarity with budgeting and work planning processes.
• The ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with climate control systems.