Greenhouse Supervisor (Organic)

Position: Greenhouse Supervisor – Salad Mixes & Edible Flowers
Company: Paradise Fields
Location: Paradise Fields – Hannon, near Hamilton, Ontario

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Wage: Competitive, based on experience

Join a Mission-Driven Farm

Paradise Fields is a leading organic farm dedicated to transforming lives through nutrient-dense food and regenerative agriculture. We grow premium salad mixes, edible flowers, microgreens, vegetables, and herbs that are distributed across Ontario.

We are seeking a passionate, organized, and hands-on Greenhouse Supervisor to lead the daily production of our Salad Mixes and Edible Flowers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team, maintaining high production standards, and helping produce exceptional organic food.

Position Summary

The Greenhouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all greenhouse activities related to salad mix and edible flower production. The successful candidate will coordinate daily operations, supervise staff, ensure crop quality, maintain food safety standards, and work closely with management to achieve production goals.

This is a working supervisor position, requiring both leadership and active participation in greenhouse production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of greenhouse employees.
• Plan and organize seeding, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Monitor crop health and identify pest, disease, nutrient, or irrigation issues.
• Ensure crops meet Paradise Fields' quality standards.
• Train, coach, and support greenhouse staff.
• Schedule work assignments and monitor productivity.
• Maintain accurate production, harvest, and inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, irrigation, and ventilation.
• Coordinate with packaging and sales teams to meet harvest schedules.
• Assist with crop planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain greenhouse equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Participate in harvesting, washing, packing, and other production tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising employees in greenhouse, horticulture, vegetable, or agricultural production.
• Knowledge of greenhouse crop production, particularly leafy greens or specialty crops.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in warm greenhouse environments and performing physically demanding work.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
• Basic computer skills for record keeping.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices is considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field.
• Experience with organic production systems.
• Experience growing leafy greens or edible flowers.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems and environmental controls.
• First Aid certification is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid vacation.
• Supportive and purpose-driven work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The opportunity to contribute to producing healthy, organic food that positively impacts our community.

About Paradise Fields

At Paradise Fields, we believe food is more than nourishment—it is a powerful tool for restoring health and transforming lives. Our team is committed to excellence, integrity, stewardship, and service in everything we do.

If you are passionate about agriculture, leadership, and producing exceptional organic food, we would love to hear from you.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to:

Alain Mugisha
General Manager
Paradise Fields
info@paradisefields.ca

Paradise Fields
3355 Golf Club Road
Hannon, Ontario L0R 1P0

http://www.paradisefields.ca

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