We’re seeking a Cultivation Technician to support daily operations inside our grow room. This is a hands-on, physically active role suited to someone with a green thumb, a strong work ethic, and keen attention to detail.
Key responsibilities include:
- Pruning, harvesting, transplanting, and general crop maintenance of strawberry plants
- Scouting on a set schedule to assess crop health, growth stages, and vigour, and to catch early signs of pest or disease pressure
- Reporting abnormalities and escalating pest or disease findings to the growing team
- Supporting irrigation and fertigation processes
- Applying pest and disease control measures (training provided)
- Leading a small crew as needed — assigning daily tasks, training current staff, and maintaining work quality and pace
- Cleaning and sanitizing grow areas to meet food safety standards
- Accurately documenting crop data and activities in internal systems
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Demonstrated experience in plant scouting and pest/disease scouting
- Hands-on experience with pruning and other crop maintenance work
- Previous team lead, crew lead, or supervisory experience is strongly preferred
- Background in horticulture, greenhouse operations, berry production, or plant science is an asset
- A post-secondary degree or diploma is not required, but is considered an asset
- Energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic about plant care
- Highly detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Physically fit and comfortable with standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks
- Solid communication and record-keeping skills in English
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel