Admin Jobs in Castlegar, BC

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We are looking for a manager to operate daily tasks inside our greenhouses and high tunnels. Experience in organic vegetable production, specifically greenhouse production is required. This is a rewarding outdoor / indoor job to learn new production practices and develop management skills. GH Manager will oversee greenhouse vegetable, transplant and nursery stock production in 2 heated greenhouses and 8 unheated tunnels. This greenhouse manager position is essential for production; the candidate must commit to a full season of employment. This is a permanent, ongoing position; priority will be given to candidates who are interested growing with our farm in the coming years and willing to make a 2+ year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with the Production Manager to create and review plans, and establish priorities for the day.
• Lead the crew of Greenhouse Workers and / or Farm-hands in executing daily activities, ensuring efficient operations and transitions between tasks.
• With guidance from the Production Manager, provide training and communication to crew on techniques, methods, pace expectations, quality standards and protocols.
• Maintain required recordkeeping such as seeding, fertilizing and pest management records for greenhouse spaces.
• Clean, maintain and sanitize tools and equipment according to designated schedule and SOP.
• Communicate greenhouse supply and tool needs to Production Manager.
• Keep facilities, equipment and tools clean, organized and in working order.
• Participate in production tasks such as seeding, transplanting, irrigating, pruning, etc.
• Other farm duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Reports to : Farm Manager

Status : Salary, bi-weekly payments

Schedule : Seasonal; approximately 35-45 hours / week February to December with possibility of extension / year-round work

Start date : February 2025

Location : Krestova, BC (main), Tarrys, BC (secondary)

Compensation : $38,000-50,000 annual salary, in line with experience and qualifications

Benefits : Farm stand / market discount, produce seconds, extended health benefits package.

To Apply

Please email job package (cover letter and resume) to [email protected] with “Position title : Your Name” in subject. Include in your cover letter; your passion for agriculture, what you are hoping to learn / achieve and how you fit this position. Please include contact details for at least two professional references, (they will not be contacted without your permission).

Applications will be reviewed as they’re received, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Positions remain open until filled. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

While we invite all applications, only those selected for an interview may be contacted.

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