ABOUT US:

Hudson HR is a recruiting and hiring company with more than 10 years of solid experience in this industry and we provide the best talent to our clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3–5 years of IPM field leadership experience in greenhouses, with a strong focus on biological control and team management.
• Proven experience in implementing full-cycle IPM programs (beyond basic scouting).
• Confident in coaching and training others on-site and enforcing SOPs.
• High proficiency in interpreting pest thresholds, treatment protocols, and product impacts (both biological and chemical).
• Strong communicator with a passion for teaching and helping others improve.
• Comfortable using digital tools for reporting, data collection, and team collaboration.
• Educational background in entomology, horticulture, or agricultural sciences strongly preferred.
• Physically able to scout 10–15 km per day in a greenhouse environment.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to multiple client sites as required.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $22.00-$48.00 per hour

Experience:

• IPM field leadership: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Lead the on-site execution of the A–Z IPM protocol, ensuring adherence to all modules including scouting, thresholds, cleanouts, bio applications, spray optimization, and more.
• Conduct implementation audits to identify and close gaps through on-the-spot training and coaching.
• Provide structured feedback to the IPM Consultant or Customer Success team on risks, non-compliance, and systemic challenges observed in the field.
• Conduct detailed greenhouse inspections with high accuracy, identifying pests, diseases, and physiological issues across a range of crops.
• Scout large crop areas efficiently and apply biological control agents to target zones.
• Guide and verify junior scouts’ reports to ensure data reliability and consistency.
• Evaluate effectiveness of bio-control applications and recommend improvements based on observations.
• Submit accurate and insightful scouting maps and written reports.
• Communicate trends, anomalies, and findings to the IPM team, including root causes and contributing conditions.
• Capture high-quality images for internal documentation and training purposes.
• Diagnose pest damage, disease symptoms, and distinguish from environmental or nutritional stresses.
• Contribute to ecological strategy development, including use of banker plants, trap crops, and microclimate adjustments.
• Support strategy validation and mid-cycle adjustments in partnership with the IPM Consulting team.
• Train junior scouts and farm personnel on identifying pest behavior and implementing IPM steps correctly.
• Use field-based demonstrations, checklists, and visual tools to deliver practical knowledge effectively.
• Share feedback with Crop Defenders’ R&D and training teams to improve support materials and protocols.
• Participate in field trials and evaluations of new IPM strategies or tools.
• Share trial outcomes with growers in a clear and actionable manner.
• Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with growers through professionalism and consistency.
• Monitor and anticipate pest and beneficial insect trends based on scouting data, crop stage, and environmental factors.
• Collaborate with the IPM team to adjust treatment schedules and focus areas seasonally.
• Maintain awareness of greenhouse layout and crop cycles to optimize coverage and scout planning.