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Employment Opportunity

Sheridan Nurseries Glen Williams Farm is actively searching for a:
Head Grower

Permanent, Full Time

**About the Job**:
We are seeking an experienced Head Grower to oversee all aspects of growing at our Glen Williams site in Georgetown, Ontario. As the Head Grower, you will be responsible for leading the growing team and all technical growing aspects for the management of plants in our nursery. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our nursery by ensuring the production of high-quality plants while maximizing quality and productivity. This role requires strong leadership, communication and deep horticultural knowledge.
This is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level and help shape the future of Canada’s largest integrated nursery while developing the next generation of growers

**Your Accountabilities**:

- Technical growing lead on all aspects of growing media, plant fertility, irrigation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
- Lead our team of growers, developing their skills and knowledge by inspiring them as a mentor, setting goals, and ensuring accountability.
- Quality Control: Implement best practices to ensure consisted production of quality plants that meet readiness targets. Leading the plant health staff to monitor and address plant diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies promptly.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, such as the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) to ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and certifications. Lead the Clean Plants Program.
- Research and Development: Keep up to date with the latest horticultural practices, technologies, and industry trends to improve growing techniques and enhance overall nursery productivity.
- Lead new product introduction and trialing processing, collaborating cross-functionally with the Sales, Marketing, and Category teams to bring new products to market.
- Health and Safety: Promote and enforce safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment for all nursery staff, leading by example. Identify and mitigate potential hazards related to equipment, chemicals, or work processes.
- Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective communication and collaboration within the nursery and with other departments, such as Distribution, Sales, and Retail Operations.
- Assist with other duties and projects as assigned.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Grower in a nursery or greenhouse environment
- In-depth knowledge of growing techniques, including growing media, plant fertility, irrigation, crop cycles, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive result, motivate and develop employees, and ensure accountability while aiming to exceed expectations
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, numeracy, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while balancing multiple demands
- Proficiency in record keeping and inventory management software, as well as MS Office Suite
- Excellence communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous supervisory experience in an agricultural/horticultural environment
- Continuous improvement mindset - seeks ways to optimize processes, eliminate waste and streamline growing practices
- Valid class G Ontario driver’s license
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including some evening, weekends, and holidays as seasonal peaks require
- This job requires extended periods of walking and standing, as well as the ability to lift 50lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

**Our Vision, Mission, & Values**:
At Sheridan Nurseries we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do. Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees. We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.
Our vision is “To inspire people to never stop growing”.

At Sheridan we seek people who will continually strengthen our culture. We work hard to ensure our culture is something we feel proud of and allows us to bring our best selves to work every day. And a great culture starts with values. We have clearly defined values which are embedded in everything that we do so that they are lived and breathed daily.
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