About the Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Work with the Nursery Manager to implement best-growing practices and ensure the plants are grown to the highest possible standard

• Strive to innovate and adapt new growing techniques to improve the quality of the plants

• Supervising field tasks and leading the team of field workers

• Task and labor planning

• Keep track of relevant records, making sure that the equipment in the field is in working order, monitoring mechanical repairs so that they are carried out on time

• Support the Nursery Manager on the planning aspect to generate a clear work strategy for farming each crop each week

Candidate Profile

•    Bachelor’s degree preferred
•    3-5 years of experience in horticulture and people management required 
•    Experience with berry crops and substrate production is preferred
•    Experience with horticulture crops  
•    Plant nursery experience
•    3-5 years people management experience required
•    Leadership skills
•    Language skills: English preferred, French Required
•    Ability to navigate in the complexity of a large farming operation within the company
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•    Customer oriented, Service mindset
•    Experience building and maintaining relationships
•    Strong problem-solving skills
•    Perform under pressure
•    Analytical skills
•    Pro-active attitude
•    Self-starter and work independently