Assistant Grower, Kent (Blenheim)

Job Summary The Assistant Grower will support the Head or Operational Grower in all phases of growing operations. This role contributes to the success of the greenhouse operation by ensuring a healthy, high-quality crop of produce is grown efficiently to meet company standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of the production process including data collection, integrated pest management (IPM), climate and irrigation management, crop maintenance, labor planning, scheduling and execution.

Monitor and report on labor quality and efficiencies.

Perform all crop care tasks personally.

Assist with training the growing team.

Mix and apply plant nutrition and plant health products as needed.

Monitor greenhouse climate and irrigation control systems.

Record, measure and organize plant data.

Draw water samples; coordinate with testing lab; monitor and record data.

Routinely inspect the crop; remove substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.

Execute minor maintenance/upkeep to growing equipment such as carts (scissor, harvesting, etc.), spray equipment, irrigation unit filters, valves, diaphragms, sulfur pots, etc.

Research continuous improvement concepts, new growing techniques and technologies; report findings.

Continuously monitor the work environment and employees to ensure compliance with company and statutory hygiene, health&safety policies and procedures.

Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority.

Ensure all GMPs, SOPs, policies and procedures are followed to company standards and expectations.

Perform other tasks as defined by the company.

Required Skills / Experience / Education

Secondary school diploma required; post‑secondary education or certification in horticulture or related field preferred.

Minimum two (2) years experience in a commercial greenhouse or farm environment required; produce industry preferred.

WHIMS and Grower Pesticide certification is an asset.

Experience working with PRIVA greenhouse climate control system preferred.

Attention to detail, including the ability to identify plant abnormalities and detect the existence of insects.

Computer skills required; Microsoft (MS) Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and PrimusGFS programs.

Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication.

Numeracy skills essential.

Work Conditions

This job operates in a hot, high‑humidity environment where temperatures average 90°F, but may increase to approximately 100°F in the summer. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift truck operation.

Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to occasionally work in front of a computer, sitting for prolonged periods.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; twist; use hands to handle or feel product or packaging; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves walking and lifting, regularly, up to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Compensation&Benefits This position offers a salary range of $65,000– $75,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company‑paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.

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