Head Grower – Tomatoes, British Columbia, Canada (Greenfield Project)
Our client is an ambitious and fast-growing player in the international greenhouse industry, with operations in North America. The company is currently investing in the development of a modern high-tech greenhouse in British Columbia, Canada, focused on large-scale tomato production for the North American market. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the core of the organization, with a clear focus on long-term growth and professionalization.
Job description
As a Tomato Grower, you will take full ownership of the crop within a high-tech greenhouse environment. You play a key role in optimizing plant performance and will be closely involved in the start-up phase of a new greenhouse operation.
Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility for tomato cultivation within a high-tech greenhouse
- Optimizing crop performance through climate, irrigation, and crop steering
- Translating data and plant signals into concrete growing decisions
- Active involvement during construction and commissioning of the greenhouse
- Collaborating with technical partners to ensure a smooth start-up
- Driving continuous improvement in yield, quality, and efficiency
The requirements
We are looking for a hands-on and highly skilled tomato grower who is ready to take ownership and make impact in a dynamic, international environment.
Your expertise includes:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-tech tomato cultivation
- Strong knowledge of plant physiology and climate interaction
- Experience with climate control systems (e.g. Priva)
- A proactive, responsible, and results-driven mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus)
- Willingness to relocate to Canada
The offer
Ready to take ownership of a high-tech tomato operation and be part of building something from the ground up? Send me a message or apply directly. All conversations and applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
Would you like to learn more about this unique opportunity or discuss it in confidence? Feel free to give me a call — I’d be happy to answer your questions.
Frans Neijenhuis
Mob: +31 6 10782861
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