Our client is an industry leader in hydroponic fruit and vegetable production located near Leamington, Ontario. Their modern operation spans over 100 acres and specializes in the production of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and various specialty crops. At this time we are accepting applications for a Senior Grower for their team of highly qualified professionals.
Please send your resume to Agristaffing.com below and not our client.
What you will do:
Supervise and control plant nutrition
Submit water samples, interpret results and make chemistry adjustments as necessary
Recommend corrective actions such as plant removal and treatments as necessary
Irrigation management
Report labour issues to Greenhouse Labour Supervisor as necessary
Develop and implement practices to meet requirements of ESSAP
Ensure hydroponic growth and harvests meet company's goals
Evaluate and recommend new products and processes to help increase production and save operating costs
Conduct daily crop inspections as well as monthly greenhouse safety inspections
Record keeping related to greenhouse issues, labour tracking, chemistry application, harvesting and production
Organize and implement IPM program
Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure smooth and effective greenhouse operations
Communicate with external partners and suppliers related to new growing procedures
Schedule crop work with Greenhouse Labour Supervisor
Train all new directly reporting staff
Conduct technical interviews as needed
Ensure all staff are working in a safe and healthy work environment
Submit employee documentation to H.R department as needed
Monitor budget with Labour Supervisor to maintain labour cost
Follow all company policies and procedures
Perform other job related duties as assigned
What you will need:
A degree or diploma in Agriculture
A strong background in Hydroponic fruit and vegetable production
A minimum of three years of direct experience as a Grower
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to operate Microsoft Office based software (Word, Excel)
Superior time management, leadership, decision making and problem solving skills