Crop Management Supervisor

_**VegPro International Inc**_. is a Canadian leader in the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaf lettuce and salads, supplying customers in North America all year long under the well-known label _**Fresh Attitude.**_ _Our pre-washed and ready-to-eat packaged salads are available in all major grocery chains in Canada, with a strong and rapidly growing presence in the United States._
- At _**VegPro,**_ _we believe everyone should have access to the benefits only nature can give us. We own and farm approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream, BC, and we have built a 70,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art produce packaging facility. Living with the upmost respect to the land and to our consumers, our employees are devoted each day to growing and packing the freshest, healthiest, most innovative, and best-tasting ready-to-eat fresh salads._

This position plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the food safety and agronomic operations according to established standards.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Conduct research trials, analyze agricultural data and prepare research reports
- Liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on matters pertaining to farming and agriculture
- Supervise the production programs to respect and ensure compliance with our organic and conventional certification bodies
- Manage the farm food safety program to respect and ensure compliance with GAP in collaboration with the Food Safety Coordinator (QC)
- Participate in continuous improvement meetings and follow up on specific projects
- Maintain compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, policies and procedures
- Participate in flash meetings and production meetings
- Perform other related operational tasks as needed

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- College Diploma or University Degree in Horticultural Production, Food Science, Agriculture, or equivalent experience.
- Registered as a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists or immediately eligible for full registration upon employment
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in agricultural production operations
- People management/Leadership experience. Experience with Temporary Foreign Worker Programs.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English. Spanish is an asset.
- Strong planning, decision making and prioritizing abilities
- Excellent communication skills are required to build relationships with internal customers and procurement.
- Ability to problem-solve and exercise independence of judgment.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as required during high seasonal workloads

**Environment**:
This position requires extensive time sitting at a desk working on a computer during the off season; occasional time standing, frequent walking bending, reaching during the peak season; working conditions include working in an office within a production facility as well outdoor agricultural fields that may be hot, cold, wet, and/or windy. Requires the ability to work long hours during peak season and under pressure with a diverse employee culture.

Vegpro International is committed to employment equity and diversity.

Pay: $70,000.00-$88,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Coldstream, BC V1B 3C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Agricultural production opeartion: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person