Head Grower - Canada
Pinnacle Acres, a leading 38-acre indoor cucumber farm, is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Grower to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in horticulture and a deep understanding of plant care, climate control, and cultivation practices. As Head Grower, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of crop production—from irrigation and fertilization to pest management and team supervision. Your hands-on approach and attention to detail will be key in ensuring healthy plant growth and consistently high-quality yields, all while maintaining strict safety and operational standards.
Head Grower
Job Type: Full-time On-Site
Salary: CA$75,000.00-CA$120,000.00 per year
Benefits: Extended Health Care and Dental Care / On-site parking / Paid time off / Housing is available
Duties
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with Management, IMP Specialist, consultants and labour managers.
- Skilled in managing climate, irrigation, and fertigation systems tailored to cucumber production.
- Maintain and clean irrigation systems, including lines, valves, diaphragms, and filters; promptly report any issues to the Maintenance Manager.
- Quick to identify and resolve issues with irrigation systems, plant health, or crop performance.
- Check pH/E.C. daily.
- Handle the ordering and preparation of all fertilizers.
- Assist and coordinate planned spray applications, ensuring all procedures comply with regulatory standards.
- Calibrate sprayers and verify that application volumes meet legal requirements.
- Ensure proper cleaning and disposal of pesticide containers in accordance with the Pesticide Act Regulations.
- Maintain an accurate and ongoing inventory of all pesticides.
- Collaborate with the IPM Specialist regarding pest and disease activity and monitor hotspot areas.
- Oversee the removal of diseased plants for testing or disposal.
- Support greenhouse cleaning and disinfection tasks at the start and end of each crop cycle.
- Manage and fulfill all requirements of the Food Safety Program in collaboration with the designated consultant.
- Collaborate with the crop consultant to manage and optimize all climate and irrigation strategies.
- Able to make informed decisions under pressure, especially during peak production periods
- Open to adopting new technologies and sustainable practices
- Continuously seeks ways to improve crop health, yield, and resource efficiency
Qualifications
- Proven experience in horticulture or a related field, min 3 years.
- A diploma in horticulture or agriculture is an asset but not a requirement.
- Proficient in Hoogendoorn Climate and Irrigation System.
- Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and plant care practices.
- Mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain farming equipment.
- Proficiency in using hand tools effectively for various tasks.
- Basic math skills for accurate measurements and calculations.
- Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time; bending, crouching, kneeling.
- A passion for innovation and skill development.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
If you share our passion for growing, please send us your CV [email protected]. Kindly indicate in the subject, Candidacy – Head Grower.