Senior Grower - Greenhouse & Nursery Operations - Forestry

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Senior Grower – Greenhouse & Nursery Operations</strong></p><p><em>Confidential Client | Forestry & Wood Products Industry</em></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a leader in sustainable forestry and plant production, is seeking a <strong>Senior Grower</strong> to join their high-performing nursery operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced horticulture or agriculture professional who is passionate about <strong>greenhouse management, crop production, reforestation seedlings, and sustainable growing practices</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>With recent investments in modernized facilities and advanced growing technologies, our client is committed to <strong>innovation, continuous improvement, and environmental stewardship</strong>. The Senior Grower will play a critical role in leading operations, implementing best practices, and driving the success of large-scale seedling and crop production programs.</p><p><br /></p><p>This <strong>state-of-the-art production facility is poised for significant growth</strong>, currently producing 25 million softwood conifer seedlings annually, with expansion plans to increase output to <strong>34–45 million seedlings within the next four years</strong>. Backed by <strong>major capital projects, automation improvements, and site modernization</strong>, this is the ideal role for someone eager to grow their career while contributing to the success of a forward-thinking team and industry-leading facility.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of growers and irrigation specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Develop and execute crop management and risk management plans, ensuring optimal plant health and high-quality seedling production.</li><li>Oversee greenhouse and outdoor operations, including <strong>irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and climate management</strong>.</li><li>Apply and adapt <strong>Integrated Pest Management (IPM)</strong> strategies; obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator license as required.</li><li>Spearhead the development of a <strong>mechanized mini plug transplanting program</strong> and establish crop plans to maximize reforestation seedling quality.</li><li>Design and conduct trials to enhance nursery production methods and support innovation.</li><li>Manage operational planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>Horticulture, Plant Science, Agrology, or Agriculture</strong> (or equivalent combination of education and experience).</li><li>Minimum of <strong>8+ years of greenhouse or nursery growing experience</strong>, ideally in large-scale or commercial production.</li><li>Proven experience in <strong>team leadership, operational planning, and crop management</strong>.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of <strong>plant physiology, greenhouse systems, irrigation, and pest management</strong>.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with <strong>greenhouse climate control systems</strong> is an asset.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on leader with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>A <strong>confident communicator</strong> who can work with all levels of the organization and build trusting relationships. </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Why Join Our Client?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead operations in a <strong>modern, expanding greenhouse facility</strong> with cutting-edge technologies.</li><li>Be part of a long-term growth strategy, with <strong>production capacity set to nearly double in four years</strong>.</li><li>Play a key role in exciting <strong>capital projects, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives</strong>.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package.</li><li>Work with a passionate team that values <strong>sustainability, innovation, and global reforestation impact</strong>.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>If you are an experienced grower ready to take on a senior leadership role in a forward-thinking nursery and greenhouse environment, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Apply today to confidentially explore this exciting opportunity.</strong></p><p><br /></p></p></p>