Assistant Grower
- Dauphin, MB, Canada
Full-time
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ASSISTANT GROWER
Vermillion Growers | Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
About Vermillion Growers
Vermillion Growers Ltd is a commercial greenhouse company located in Dauphin, Manitoba. Using the latest precision technology available, Vermillion Growers produces Tomatoes on the Vine, providing an eco-friendly, and sustainable solution to the ever increasing demand for locally grown vegetables. Vermillion Growers is continuously looking to innovate, develop and design an environment that fosters energy, education, equality and inspiration. Join our team as we work together to achieve the goal of “Growing Food, Growing People and Growing Community”.
About the position
We are looking for an Assistant Grower to join our team. Working closely with the Head Grower, the successful candidate will support daily greenhouse operations, helping manage crop production, climate control, irrigation, scouting and overall plant health.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and managing greenhouse environmental control systems
- Supporting irrigation, fertigation and crop management
- Monitoring plant health, growth and development
- Collecting and recording crop data and water samples
- Scouting for pests and diseases
- Supporting crop maintenance, inspections and staff training
- Helping ensure product quality and a safe working environment
What we're looking for:
- Education or experience in agriculture, horticulture or a related field
- Experience with greenhouse automation and climate control systems
- Experience working with tomato crops
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in MS Office
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
- Ability to work flexible hours and meet the physical demands of the role
Location: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Position: Full-time
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Responsibilities
Support daily greenhouse operations in collaboration with the Head Grower, including environmental controls, irrigation, fertigation, and crop management. Monitor plant health and crop development, collect data and water samples, scout for pests and diseases, and assist with crop maintenance, inspections, staff training, product quality, and workplace safety.
Requirements
Education or experience in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field is sought, along with experience using greenhouse automation and climate control systems and working with tomato crops. Candidates should have basic to intermediate MS Office proficiency, attention to detail, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, initiative, and the ability to work flexible hours and meet the role’s physical demands.
Skills
- Greenhouse Operations
- Environmental Control Systems
- Climate Control
- Irrigation
- Fertigation
- Crop Management
- Plant Health Monitoring
- Crop Data Collection
- Water Sampling
- Pest Scouting
- Disease Scouting
- Crop Maintenance
- Staff Training
- Quality Control
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Commercial Greenhouse
- Tomato Crops
- Precision Technology
- Greenhouse Automation
- Environmental Control Systems
- Climate Control
- Irrigation
- Fertigation
- Crop Production
- Crop Management
- Plant Health
- Crop Data
- Water Samples
- Pest Scouting
- Disease Scouting
- Crop Maintenance
- Inspections
- Staff Training
- Product Quality
- Workplace Safety
- MS Office
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Sustainable Food Production