Temporary Contract Vertical Cultivator

Huronia Transition Homes is non-profit organization working to end all violence against all women. We operate 5 primary programs in North Simcoe, including Operation Grow, a social enterprise located in Midland. Operation Grow is holistically designed to address poverty, food scarcity, isolation, and the impacts of violence. This innovative social enterprise combines a hydroponic vertical farm, yoga studio, commercial kitchen and retail space to provide opportunities for women who have survived violence to increase their livelihoods.

Huronia Transition Homes is currently hiring a temporary contract, full-time (40 hours per week) Vertical Cultivator to work at the agency’s social enterprise in Midland, ON. The successful candidate for this position will participate in the day-to-day farm operations and support the low-barrier employment program.

The key responsibilities include:

Operations of the farm (including input, process, logistics, and growing)

Coordinate and manage crop scheduling

Manage project activities throughout lifecycle

Ensure that all equipment and facilities are in good working order

Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of shift leads and vertical cultivators

Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operation Procedures and Standard Sanitization Operating Procedures

Promote a healthy, safe, and clean environment

Provide training and support Vertical Cultivators





Provide support as needed to women with barriers to employment

Qualifications:

Relevant education or equivalent experience

Previous experience in food production and distribution

Familiarity with third party food safety management and audit process

Familiarity with indoor growing environments (i.e. atmosphere controls, lighting systems, water and nutrient controls)

Previous experience LED-based hydroponic indoor growing environments would be considered an asset

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Solid problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrable knowledge of anti-racism, anti-oppression, violence against women, and harm reduction.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stoop

Ability to stand for the majority of 8 8-hour shift

In keeping with our commitment to represent all our communities, Indigenous women, francophone women, queer-identified and racialized women are especially encouraged to apply.

Compensation: Annual Salary $45,604.00

AI disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools at any stage of the candidate screening, evaluation, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Vacancy status: This is an existing position and a current active vacancy.

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📌 Vertical Cultivator (Ontario)
🏢 Huronia Transition Homes
📍 Ontario