Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Grower to join our horticultural team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about plant cultivation and possess a strong understanding of gardening practices, irrigation systems, and mechanical tools. This role offers an opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to the growth and health of our plants. The Grower will play a vital part in maintaining the quality and productivity of our crops, ensuring optimal conditions for healthy plant development.
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 stages of the growth cycle and ensuring harvested greens meet established quality and food safety standards.
- Monitor and manage transplanting activities, ensuring seedlings meet quality standards, are properly spaced, and receive appropriate nutrients and environmental conditions.
- Monitor, adjust, and verify environmental controls, including lighting, irrigation, nutrients, EC, pH, temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels, to optimize plant health and yield.
- Ensure grow equipment, tools, and systems are operating efficiently and safely; identify issues and coordinate corrective actions or maintenance as required.
- Maintain accurate electronic records related to crop performance, grow trials, sanitation, inventory, and operational checklists.
- Support R&D initiatives by assisting with grow trials, data collection, and implementation of approved process improvements.
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and Occupational Health & Safety requirements, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals.
- Oversee cleaning and sanitation of grow areas, including vertical grow modules, hydroponic systems, irrigation lines, and ancillary equipment, in accordance with established protocols.
- Assist with planning crop schedules and labour requirements, providing input to management on staffing and operational needs.
- Train, coach, and support grow staff on standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Communicate issues, observations, and recommendations to the Senior Grower and management in a timely manner.
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture, plant science, environmental engineering, biology, or a closely related horticulture field
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in horticulture, greenhouse operations, or controlled environment agriculture (CEA), preferably in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Background or education in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.
- Experience with hydroponic or vertical farming systems is an asset.
- Experience with growing, sanitation protocols, and record keeping is an asset.
- Forklift certification is an asset.
- Steel-toe safety footwear required
Work schedule:
- Full-time: Wednesdays-Sundays
- Mornings, Days, evenings shifts or night shifts as needed.
- Shift times may vary depending on crop cycles and business requirements.
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pitt Meadows, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Able to work onsite 5 days per week?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- grower: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
