Head Grower

at  Tilray

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Degree (diploma or higher) in Horticulture;
• Must have a minimum of 5 years work experience in large scale (>4 acres) crop production;
• Good organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Applications;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Can work under minimal supervision.

• Coordination of production schedule ensuring communicating changes;
• Ensure that all personal working under his/her supervision has been trained, has signed and follows the relevant SOPs;
• Communicate with the Production Manager in a timely fashion prior to initiate a change in the schedule or cultural program;
• Monitor and document plant’s development and communicate with the Production Manager/Master Horticulturist of any concerns as they arise;
• Chair Grower’s Meeting as requested by Production Manager;
• Train or ensure that new growers are trained according to our Best Practice document, IPM and Fertigation;
• Provide leadership for problem and conflict resolution;
• Maintain a safe, clean and compliant workplace;
• Keep the Best Practice Document accurate;
• Schedule De-Leafing;
• Provide a weekly Summary of Crop Status to the Production Manager/Master Horticulturist;
• Perform any other tasks as required by the Production Manager;
• Week end work and Shift Work may be required.