Greenhouse Systems Administrator

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our Kingsville head office location is currently seeking a Greenhouse Systems Administrator to join our team. The essential function of this role is to oversee and maintain the greenhouse data systems. This includes preparing and editing key communications, validating BI reports, resolving data discrepancies, and fostering collaboration across teams while consistently delivering timely, accurate insights that drive operational efficiency and support organizational growth.  

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Learn through on the job training all functions and responsibilities within the respective greenhouses
• Follow through with other departments and venders on outstanding issues or information 
• Schedule/setup meetings and potentially arrange travel for others who are attending on and off premise 
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations (e.g. Power BI) to track production, equipment, and system performance
• Write and maintain SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data from farm systems and databases
• Develop scripts and small programs/tools to automate data collection, reporting, and other routine tasks
• Monitor greenhouse systems (labour, climate control, irrigation, robotics, sensors, and related equipment) and troubleshoot errors, outages, and performance issues
• Form relationships with internal staff on all levels
• Attend meetings, take dictation and record minutes accurately; follow up on action items as needed
• Performs miscellaneous projects and clerical work that are assigned
• Export and help oversee trial data at our farms
• Prepare and review expense reports
• Assist in standardizing, upgrading or implementing farm systems.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Attention to detail and the ability to fully articulate the numbers and the story behind the numbers.
• Ability to think analytically from varying perspectives and overcome obstacles creatively.
• Ability to build working relationships
• Ability to negotiate and avoid conflict.
• Proficient with Bi, SQL or Microsoft VBA.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Must be willing and able to travel locally and internationally
• Must maintain a valid passport (ability to obtain US Visa if needed)
• Ability to hold people accountable to timelines and deliverables
• Good organizational and time management skills

Qualifications:

• Background in technical project work, design, or engineering, or a 4-year degree in a related field
• Must have an expert understanding of Excel and Microsoft Project
• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing data
• Experience building reports and dashboards in Power BI (or similar BI tool)
• Programming/ scripting experience (e.g., Python, VBA, or similar) to automate tasks and build tools
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity troubleshooting, basic network hardware)
• Must be able to work independently and manage a large number of complex projects
• Demonstrated experience problem solving technical issues
• Must be able to effectively communicate technical and complex information to a broad audience
• Must be willing and able to travel locally and internationally (25%-50% of the time as needed)
• Must maintain a valid passport (ability to obtain US Visa if needed)

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office, refrigerated warehouse, and greenhouse environment
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis
• Must have manual dexterity to perform computer skills
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
• Mix between office environment and greenhouse environment 
• May periodically travel to visit locations in USA and Canada
• Hours of work may fluctuate depending on operational needs and projects
• Weekend work required

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put in place.

Salary is $60k/yr CAD