Senior Grower Job at Green Humanity Recruitment, New Brunswick

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  • Green Humanity Recruitment
  • New Brunswick

Job Description

Senior Grower – Greenhouse & Nursery Operations

Forestry & Wood Products Industry

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leader in sustainable forestry and plant production, is seeking a Senior Grower to join their high-performing nursery operations team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced horticulture or agriculture professional who is passionate about greenhouse management, crop production, reforestation seedlings, and sustainable growing practices .

With recent investments in modernized facilities and advanced growing technologies, our client is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and environmental stewardship . The Senior Grower will play a critical role in leading operations, implementing best practices, and driving the success of large-scale seedling and crop production programs.

This state-of-the-art production facility is poised for significant growth , currently producing 25 million softwood conifer seedlings annually, with expansion plans to increase output to 34–45 million seedlings within the next four years . Backed by major capital projects, automation improvements, and site modernization , this is the ideal role for someone eager to grow their career while contributing to the success of a forward-thinking team and industry-leading facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of growers and irrigation specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and execute crop management and risk management plans, ensuring optimal plant health and high-quality seedling production.
  • Oversee greenhouse and outdoor operations, including irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and climate management .
  • Apply and adapt Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies; obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator license as required.
  • Spearhead the development of a mechanized mini plug transplanting program and establish crop plans to maximize reforestation seedling quality.
  • Design and conduct trials to enhance nursery production methods and support innovation.
  • Manage operational planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agrology, or Agriculture (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Minimum of 8+ years of greenhouse or nursery growing experience , ideally in large-scale or commercial production.
  • Proven experience in team leadership, operational planning, and crop management .
  • Strong technical knowledge of plant physiology, greenhouse systems, irrigation, and pest management .
  • Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with greenhouse climate control systems is an asset.
  • A proactive, hands-on leader with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • A confident communicator who can work with all levels of the organization and build trusting relationships.

Why Join Our Client?

  • Opportunity to lead operations in a modern, expanding greenhouse facility with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Be part of a long-term growth strategy, with production capacity set to nearly double in four years .
  • Play a key role in exciting capital projects, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives .
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Work with a passionate team that values sustainability, innovation, and global reforestation impact .

If you are an experienced grower ready to take on a senior leadership role in a forward-thinking nursery and greenhouse environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to confidentially explore this exciting opportunity.

Job Tags

Long term contract,

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