Job Description

Vertical Cultivator

Huronia Transition Homes is non-profit organization working to end all violence against all women. We operate 5 primary programs in North Simcoe, including Operation Grow, a social enterprise located in Midland. Operation Grow is holistically designed to address poverty, food scarcity, isolation, and the impacts of violence. This innovative social enterprise combines a hydroponic vertical farm, yoga studio, commercial kitchen and retail space to provide opportunities for women who have survived violence to increase their livelihoods.



Huronia Transition Homes is currently hiring a full time

contract (6 month),

34-hrs per week,

Vertical Cultivator

to work at the agency's social enterprise in Midland, ON. The successful candidate for this position will participate in the day-to-day farm operations and supporting the low barrier employment program.



The key responsibilities include:


Operations of the farm (including input, process, logistics, and growing) Coordinate and manage crop scheduling Manage project activities throughout lifecycle Ensure that all equipment and facilities are in good working order Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of shift leads and vertical cultivators Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operation Procedures and Standard Sanitization Operating Procedures Promote a healthy, safe, and clean environment Provide training and support Vertical Cultivators Provide support as needed to women with barriers to employment

Qualifications:


Relevant education or equivalent experience Previous experience in food production and distribution Familiarity with third party food safety management and audit process Familiarity with indoor growing environments (i.e. atmosphere controls, lighting systems, water and nutrient controls) Previous experience LED-based hydroponic indoor growing environments would be considered an asset Demonstrated ability to work independently Strong problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrable knowledge of anti-racism, anti-oppression, violence against women, and harm reduction. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stoop * Ability to stand for majority of 8.5 hour shift (34-hours/week)