About Us

GWG Heeg Farms is a progressive agricultural operation based in Dunnville, Ontario. We offer a fast-paced, hands-on and enjoyable work environment where teamwork, reliability and continuous improvement matter. We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing things well, can keep people and equipment organized, and wants to grow with the farm.

Position Overview The Crop & Field Operations Manager is a full-time, permanent, year-round position responsible for planning, coordinating and carrying out day-to-day crop and field work. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced agricultural operator who can organize employees, equipment and logistics during busy planting and harvest seasons while maintaining safe, efficient and high-quality work.

Crop & Field Operations

- Plan and coordinate soil preparation, planting, spraying, fertilizing, irrigation, cultivation, crop care and harvest activities.
- Set daily priorities and adjust work plans for weather, field conditions, crop needs and changing operational demands.
- Monitor crops and fields for stress, pests, disease, drainage or other conditions requiring attention, and communicate recommended next steps.
- Maintain accurate field, crop-input, irrigation and operational records.
- Support safe handling and application of seed, fertilizer and crop-protection products in accordance with labels, farm procedures and applicable regulations.
- Work hands-on alongside the team to ensure jobs are completed safely, accurately and on time.

Equipment & Logistics
- Safely operate and oversee tractors, planting and tillage equipment, sprayers, combines and other farm machinery.
- Organize the movement and timely availability of employees,



machinery, trucks, tools, fuel, seed and crop inputs.
- Complete and document daily equipment inspections, cleaning, servicing and routine maintenance.
- Identify mechanical problems early, carry out basic repairs where appropriate, and coordinate outside service when required.
- Keep equipment, shops, yards and work areas clean, organized and ready for use.

Team Leadership
- Organize and direct employees during daily field work, planting and harvest.
- Assign tasks clearly, demonstrate proper procedures and follow up on quality, productivity and safety.
- Build a respectful, positive team culture and communicate effectively with ownership, employees, suppliers and service providers.
- Help train employees in safe equipment operation and farm procedures.
- Lead by example through reliability, accountability, practical problem-solving and a willingness to work alongside the team.

Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience operating agricultural machinery and coordinating crop and field operations.
- Previous experience organizing employees and equipment during planting or harvest.
- Practical knowledge of crop production, field preparation, planting, spraying, harvest, irrigation and equipment maintenance.
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence completing inspections,



adjustments and basic repairs.
- Strong organizational, communication and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities and remain calm during busy seasons.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform physical farm work, lift as required, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Availability for longer and flexible hours when planting, spraying, harvest, weather or crop conditions require it.

What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of CAD $30–$40, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent, year-round employment.
- A key leadership role with meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to influence how work gets done.
- A fast-paced, practical and enjoyable team environment focused on improvement.
- Variety in day-to-day work and the opportunity to work with up-to-date agricultural equipment.
- Housing may be available for the right candidate.

If you are an experienced agricultural operator who enjoys leading from the field, keeping people and equipment organized, and improving the way work gets done, we would like to hear from you. Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Application question(s)

- How many years of experience do you have operating agricultural equipment and coordinating field operations?
- Describe your previous experience organizing employees and equipment during planting or harvest, including the size of the team, the work you coordinated and the outcome.
- What types of agricultural machinery have you operated, and which equipment do you have the strongest experience with?

Work Location: In person

📌 Crop & Field Operations Manager (Dunnville)
🏢 G.W.G. Heeg Farms
📍 Dunnville