Senior Grower

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently looking for a 'hands-on' motivated individual to join the Juniper Tree Nursery team as a Senior Grower, working with our team in Juniper, NB.
As the Senior Grower, you will use your extensive horticultural knowledge and plant-growing experience to lead a team of dedicated and experienced growers and irrigation specialists.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will use your exceptional planning and organizational skills to ensure that crop and risk management plans are meticulously conceived, implemented and followed through. You are a well-organized ''hands-on'' person, who tackles challenges methodically and with resolve. Your team will feed on your passion and superior understanding of plant physiology and crop management.
• You are familiar with the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) approach, capable of developing an evolving plan accordingly, and able to acquire a New Brunswick pesticide applicator's license.
• Your familiarity with water, fertilizer, pests, and climate management in a greenhouse as well as in an outdoor environment will make you a valuable resource to your team with whom you will develop a lean and continuous improvement culture.
• You will also be a key player in the successful establishment of a mechanized mini plug transplanting program and defining the required crop plans and cultural practices to grow them to high quality reforestation seedlings.
• You will design and develop the required trials to further the required knowledge to move the business forward.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate will have at a minimum a university degree in horticulture, plant science, agrology, or agriculture and 8+ years' of experience. A relevant combination of formal training and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience managing a team including the ability to coordinate and supervise operational tasks, planning, and crew supervision.
• Familiarity with budgeting and work planning processes.
• The ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with climate control systems.