GROW WITH US – JOIN THE NATURE FRESH FARMS TEAM!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.
Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity

• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

  We’re Hiring!
  We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Receptionist/HR Administrator in our Human Resources Department at our Leamington ON Farms facility.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Daily use of communication by email and phone.
• Office setting- walking, sitting, and standing throughout the day.
• Full time hours Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. May be required to work after hours, holidays, and Saturdays as needed.
• Local travel required from the various NFF locations, post office etc.
• The day may consist of walking, bending, crouching, sitting and stretching throughout the day.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  Who We’re Looking For
  We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.
  At Nature Fresh Farms, our Core Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:
  Care – We care for our people and our communities

• Reception
• Welcome and assist guests, visitors, and vendors upon arrival, addressing inquiries or directing them to the appropriate department.
• Screen and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and messages to the relevant person or department.
• Manage all mail and package handling, including receiving, sorting, distributing, and preparing outgoing shipments for carriers such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, or Purolator.
• Order and maintain office supplies, ensuring inventory is up to date and distributing as needed.
• Perform various administrative duties, including filing, running errands, data entry, and handling outgoing packages.
• Supervise the Janitorial team for the farm:
• Approve/deny employee time off, expense reports and timecards within deadlines required to ensure smooth completion of payroll.
• Manage employee time off/schedules to ensure full coverage of the departments.
• Collaborate with HR Generalist/Manager for employee relations, incidents, disciplinary actions and terminations if necessary.
• Manages the annual performance review process for the Janitorial team members.
• Works closely with their team, ensures they receive the training and coaching required to succeed in the position.
• Review daily/monthly Provision form responses ensuring any flagged areas are addressed and forms are completed correctly.
• Complete monthly inspections of each location.
• Inform relevant departments of any Health and Safety, Food Safety, Maintenance, and Biosecurity concerns.
• HR Administration
• Support Managers in holding employees accountable by overseeing Time Off and Absenteeism Letters.
• Assist the HR Department with a wide range of administrative tasks, supporting their daily operations.
• Handle HR record-keeping, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards, and managing both electronic and hard-copy files.
• Assist with the Kudos program and support the Grow to People initiative, recognizing employee achievements and contributing to employee development and engagement.
• Assist with company events, including the Annual Picnic, Christmas Party, and Employee Appreciation events etc.
• Prepare and distribute employee gifts and apparel, such as baby and bereavement packages, including ordering supplies and coordinating embroidery.
• Provide support to other departments as needed, assisting with various tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.