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JOB FILLED - Farm Manager

Job Description: 

Are you an experienced leader and manager with a passion for planning, organizing, and directing the operations, ideally of greens? Are you looking for a fulfilling career with an organization that rewards success and encourages teamwork and high standards?  

We’re seeking an experienced Farm Manager with a strong background in horticulture, farm operations, quality, and productivity.

The Farm Manager will need to be available for training in our current division in United States (Florida) and/or in Canada (Quebec region).

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an agricultural field of study, such as agronomy or equivalent experience                
  • 5 years in farm management experience with a hands-on approach
  • Experience in growing organic product a plus
  • People management experience
  • Experience with Temporary Foreign Worker Program (H2-A Program) and staff agencies or independent contractors
  • Understanding of payroll and basic accounting practices
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Direct and coordinate the overall operations of the farm
  • Manage a team of regular and seasonal employees including 5-10 supervisors and approximatively 100 employees. Responsible for leadership, hiring, training and coaching in a harmonious working climate, while maximizing employee morale and productivity in collaboration with an HR team
  • Retain, Develop, Select and Motivate a good farm team
  • Analyse and interpret historical data to ensure practical and timely operational decisions are made
  • Produce the highest quality raw product
  • Identify/implement crop management practices to enhance quality of production and evaluate current and new production practices
  • Scale all operations of the business to ensure the proper utilization of capital/human resources
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to determine raw requirements to meet business demands
  • Management of financial budgets, cost statements and profitability
  • Cultivate positive relationship with our suppliers and customers in the farming Community
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety policies and regulations to promote a safe working environment
Skills: 
  • Passion for Agriculture and fresh produce and a strong interest in promoting agriculture with a focus on each producer’s success
  • Willingness to work flexible hours is required during high seasonal work-loads
  • Being bilingual English and Spanish a plus
  • Full understanding of disease, fungi and insect management required
  • Well versed in disease and weed control techniques and regulations
  • Ability to perform and oversee operation and maintenance of the equipment and irrigation systems
  • Results oriented and very organized, with strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven analytical and problems solving skills
  • Negotiation and business skills including the ability to deal with landowners
  • Team player, enthusiastic and determined
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Has a valid driver's license & passport
  • Available to travel across Canada and also outside the country
We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Training

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