Team Leader

**DEVRY OVERVIEW**
DeVry Greenhouses is a third-generation, family-owned and operated wholesale greenhouse and nursery. With our head office in Chilliwack, BC, and locations in both BC and Alberta, DeVry has grown into one of the largest greenhouses and nursery suppliers in western Canada, serving top chains across North America. Joining DeVry means becoming part of a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delighting our customers and inspiring people to grow.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
We’re looking for an energetic **Team Leader** to join our Picture Butte Greenhouses team. In this role, you’ll oversee daily production tasks, ensuring targets are met while fostering a positive and motivated workplace. We’re seeking a team player with strong organizational skills, a proactive approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement who can respectfully collaborate with a diverse group of employees. If you're passionate about leadership and greenhouse operations and bring a positive “can-do” attitude, we’d love to hear from you

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**
- **Lead Daily Operations**: Oversee daily greenhouse operations, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met. Work alongside the location grower.
- **Team Management**: Lead and motivate a team of greenhouse staff, providing training, guidance, and support to enhance team performance.
- **Scheduling and Coordination**: Develop and manage work schedules to ensure efficient task completion, adjusting as needed for production demands.
- **Resource Allocation**: Ensure the right amount of labor, materials, and equipment are available and used efficiently.
- **Health and Safety Compliance**: Enforce safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- **Performance Tracking**: Track and report on production metrics, providing feedback and adjusting meet targets.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Identify opportunities for process improvement, contributing to greater efficiency and effectiveness in greenhouse operations.
- **Communication**:Serve as a liaison between the management team and greenhouse staff, ensuring clear communication of goals, updates, and feedback.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- **Experience**:Past greenhouse experience is an asset but we are willing to train the right individual.
- **Hardworking and Self-Motivated**: Demonstrates a strong work ethic, initiative, and the drive to take on challenges and meet production goals independently.
- **Attention to Detail**: High attention to quality and detail to ensure adherence to production standards.
- **Physical Stamina**: Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods and able to handle the physical demands of greenhouse work.
- **Continuous Improvement Mindset**: Desire to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency.
- **Willingness to Work Long Hours**: Willing and able to work extended hours as needed during peak shipping seasons to support team and production goals.

**OUR OFFERINGS**

DeVry Greenhouses offers competitive compensation, RRSP match program, and a comprehensive benefit package based on commitment and value to our company.

**COMPENSATION**

Initial starting wage is between $19.50-$22.00/hr. and is dependent on expertise and experience.

**WHY DEVRY?**
DeVry lives by our core value, It Starts with People. We are a leader in industry but stay true to our family-run roots. We emphasize small, high-functioning teams and give our staff autonomy to function, grow, and improve.

By paying hourly (not salary), we ensure that you will be paid for all time that you work. When operational needs allow, we offer flexibility in hours. You can expect regular staff appreciation events and a supportive, collaborative approach from Leadership. DeVry also offers full medical and dental benefits as well as RRSP matching.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**JOB TYPE**: Full Time

**REPORTS TO**: AB Greenhouse Production Manager

**WORK LOCATION**: In person. Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0, located about 25 minutes out of Lethbridge. Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work required.

Pay: $19.50-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person