Job Summary

The Agricultural Supervisor plans, organizes, and executes market garden operations while overseeing livestock care, site infrastructure, youth programming, and staff/volunteer engagement. This role provides direct leadership and support to ensure sustainable agricultural production and active community involvement. This term role is Monday-Friday, with the occasional evening and weekend.

Principal Tasks

Agricultural Operations & Seasonal Planning

- Develop and execute annual market garden plans, crop rotations, and soil health management strategies.
- Oversee the operation of the cold-climate, passive solar greenhouse, including seed starting, crop maintenance, and annual Plant Sale.
- Manage day-to-day field operations, including bed preparation, transplanting, irrigation, pest and weed control, and soil fertility.
- Source and procure seeds, tools, and farming supplies within the operational budget.
- Maintain farm equipment, tools, and infrastructure to ensure safe and effective operations.
- Oversee operations for the Solar Garden and Food Forest, while supporting Indigenous Medicine Garden volunteers as needed.

Harvesting, Distribution & Sales
- Establish weekly harvest schedules, wash and pack workflows, and crop logs to supply the CSA, Farm Store, commercial kitchen, and external buyers.
- Collaborate with the Kitchen Program Coordinator to align crop selection with culinary requirements and menu planning.
- Manage wholesale operations, including client communications, order fulfillment, and sales logistics.
- Partner with social enterprise, kitchen, and site leadership to maintain accurate inventory and stock management systems.
- Coordinate crop supply and logistical planning with staff and caterers for the annual Harvest Supper.

Youth Programming, Volunteers & Community Engagement




- Guide and supervise the Farm Operations Assistant with youth participants, corporate teams, and volunteers during hands-on field activities.
- Schedule, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with agricultural activities.
- Facilitate workshops and lead farm tours for university classes, community groups, and public visitors.
- Collaborate with the Farm Operations Assistant to evaluate and refine youth curriculum and program delivery.
- Provide coverage for general operational and program duties, including driving, sales support, and facility maintenance.

Site & Administrative Operations
- Directly supervise the Farm Operations Assistants.
- Track and report on production data, sales performance, and operational farm expenses.
- Obtain a valid Class 4 Driver's License to handle site transport, deliveries, and team logistics.

Qualifications

- Experience in small scale farming (horticulture and/or pastured livestock)
- Demonstrated ability to train, schedule, and lead staff in hands-on field activities
- Initiative and proven problem-solving skills
- Ability to track production metrics, manage operational farm expenses, and maintain stock inventory systems

- Physically able to work outdoors for long periods of time (standing, walking, crouching, carrying heavy objects)
- Valid Driver’s License and access to transportation (FortWhyte Farms is a 20-30 min walk from bus stop)
- Class 4 Driver’s License an asset, and will be required upon employment
- Successful Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
- Ability to work independently/self-directed, as well as in a team
- Experience working with underserved and diverse youth an asset
- Experience training and working with volunteers an asset
- Experience operating farm machinery (tractor) an asset

📌 Agricultural Supervisor (Term) (Winnipeg)
🏢 FortWhyte Alive
📍 Winnipeg