Vegetable and Ornamental Grower

Freeman-Herbs; Lincoln; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Herbs is seeking a Vegetable & Ornamental Grower to lead greenhouse operations, manage long-term ornamental production and seasonal vegetables and herbs. The role involves ensuring optimal crop health, nutrient and water management, and implementing IPM measures with the growing department.

You will monitor environmental conditions, coordinate with multiple teams, maintain records, and ensure compliance with CFIA regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience in greenhouse/horticulture settings.
• Diploma or degree in horticulture preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide plants with proper nutrients and water.
• Monitor greenhouse environment and adjust as needed.
• Track crop quality and waste for continuous improvement.
• Monitor for pests and disease and trigger IPM actions.
• Assist with spraying and maintaining spray records.
• Maintain crop and shrink reports and spray records.
• Communicate daily with growing team to coordinate activities.
• Identify systemic problems and propose remediation solutions.
• Operate within CFIA regulations and safety guidelines.
• Attend weekly meetings with the growing team.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Greenhouse management

Leadership

Autonomy

Interdepartmental coordination

Weekend on-call

MS Office suite

Pesticide spraying

Education

Highschool diploma

Horticulture diploma or degree

Tools

MS Office

Greenhouse management systems

Job description

As Vegetable & Ornamental Grower, you will play a vital role in managing, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of greenhouse growing. Your crop responsibilities will account for long-term ornamental production, as well as seasonal vegetable and herb offerings. You will work with the growing department to assess crop quality and ensure healthy and pest free ornamentals, vegetables, and herbs. You will implement preventative measures to ensure plants are pest and disease free and have optimal conditions to thrive and grow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure plants are provided with proper nutrients and water
• Monitor the greenhouse environment, making adjustments as needed
• Monitor crop quality and waste to determine opportunities for improvement
• Monitor for pests and disease
• Assist with spraying and the I.P.M. Program
• Maintain records of crop, shrink reports and spray records
• Maintain daily communication with the department to coordinate daily activities and to ensure continuous improvement
• Identify systemic problems and suggest solutions for remediation
• Work within the parameters of CFIA regulations
• Attendance of weekly meetings with growing team
• Work within safety guidelines established by Freeman Herbs and identify areas of safety concern
• Keep a clean and tidy work environment

Qualifications:

Education:

• Highschool diploma
• Horticulture diploma or degree required

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a greenhouse/horticultural setting

Skills:

• Working knowledge of greenhouse management systems
• Self-motivated, demonstrated leadership skills'
• Ability to work autonomously with little guidance
• Ability to coordinate amongst multiple teams and stakeholders
• Willing to be on call, work weekends when needed
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Valid spray/pesticide license
• Working knowledge of Spanish is considered an asset

This job posting is for an existing vacancy at Freeman Herbs. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

At Freeman Herbs, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.