Chief Greenhouse Grower – Tomatoes
🌿 Join Our Team: Chief Greenhouse Grower – Tomatoes
📍 Delta, British Columbia | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Competitive Salary + Benefits | 🚚 Relocation Support Provided
Sunnyside Produce, a long-standing leader in premium greenhouse-grown Peppers is seeking an experienced Chief Greenhouse Grower to lead and scale our expanding operations. With 34 hectares currently in production in Peppers, 8 additional hectares under development in Tomatoes on a new location and plans for another 8 hectares in the near future, this is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role at one of Canada’s premier greenhouse facilities.
About Sunnyside Produce:
Family Business located in the South Surrey and Delta, BC. Sunnyside Produce is known for its consistent quality, sustainable practices, and commitment to innovation in large-scale Pepper production. We proudly operate using advanced Priva climate control systems, helping us grow top-tier Peppers for domestic and international markets.
The Role:
As Chief Greenhouse Grower, you’ll oversee crop production across our existing and expanding facilities, lead a skilled team of growers, and drive improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee integration and startup of new 8-hectare expansions
- Utilize Priva systems to optimize climate, irrigation, and fertigation strategies
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of growers and support staff
- Monitor crop health, production metrics, and quality standards
- Collaborate on R&D, varietal trials, and process innovation
- Ensure compliance with food safety, labor, and environmental standards
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in large-scale greenhouse tomato production
- In-depth knowledge of Priva systems, hydroponics, and IPM
- Proven leadership and staff management capabilities
- Degree or diploma in horticulture, agronomy, plant science, or related field
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
What We Offer
- Join a reputable, long-standing grower with major expansion underway
- Work in a modern, climate-controlled facility with cutting-edge systems
- Competitive salary, full benefits, and relocation support
- Opportunity to shape the future of large-scale sustainable agriculture in Canada
Ready to Lead?
Submit your resume and cover letter to Corne@sunnysideproduce.ca