Assistant Greenhouse Grower - Abbotsford, Canada - Randhawa Farms Ltd.

Randhawa Farms Ltd.
Randhawa Farms Ltd.
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Abbotsford, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Description
Randhawa Farms Ltd.

is looking for an Growing Supervisor to join our team members who all share the same passion and commitment of growing top quality, non-GMO vegetables.


Who We Are
Randhawa Farms Ltd.

is located in Abbotsford, British Columbia with over 100+ acres of greenhouses growing non-GMO vegetables including Bell Peppers and Long English cucumbers.

Founded in 1978, Randhawa Farms Ltd. continues to be a family owned and operated vegetable greenhouse operation.

We are committed to not only producing top quality non-GMO vegetables but also doing our part in upholding our commitments to environmental sustainability and giving back to our communities.

We believe in diversity of our workforce and continue to grow our 'family' with passionate, talented, results-focused and safety oriented individuals


Opportunity
A career with Randhawa Farms Ltd.

means joining a team working towards a common goal of growing top quality produce while giving back to our environment and communities.

We offer our valued team members an exceptional and multi-faceted working environment including:


  • Opportunities for continual professional development including onsite and offsite training
  • Working with talented team members using stateoftheart technology in growing and packaging produce
  • Extended medical & dental benefits

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Help ensure the crop is healthy and growing optimally
  • Works directly under the guidance of Head Grower
  • Pepper & Cucumber fruit counts
  • Production forecasting
  • Assist the grower in ensuring that climate is optimal for growing conditions
  • Monitoring and scouting of pests and diseases
  • Coordinating with management on all biological programs and implementation
  • Supervision of IPM protocols to pest and disease management as well as compiling IPM and conventional reports for management review and action planning
  • Maintaining up to date records and reports
  • Assist in planning, organizing, training, and assigning scout duties
  • Assist the grower in implementation of our Food & Health Safety programs / policies/ processes
  • Operate scissor lifts, EC meter, PH meter and other equipment
  • Collect water samples
  • Mixing fertilizers
  • Share "oncall" alarm duties with Grower
  • Available to work a flexible work schedule
  • Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Qualifications and Skills:


  • 1+ years management/leadership experience
  • Bachelors in horticulture required
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Leadership Skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Attention to Detail
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