Facilities Manager

Atlantic Grown Organics is an innovative and sustainability focused company with our organic roots in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island (map link) .  As a family farm and first-generation greenhouse operation we are looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team at our high technology organic greenhouse.  As Facilities Manager you will be responsible for managing the greenhouse infrastructure from ground to rooftop. Supported by a team of capable growers, managers and the most modern technology and systems you will report directly to the CEO and owner.

The greenhouse facilities will ensure the greenhouses operate at their peak efficiency so that we can optimize the growing environment for the plants.  The ideal candidate likes working in the agriculture sector, can find and solve problems, has mechanical ability, and has greenhouse experience. The candidate must have great attention to detail, communication skills, leadership skills and can execute tasks both preventatively and with urgency when necessary.  The candidate is willing to work the hours necessary to complete the job, take training to further develop their skills.  If you want to become part of this progressive farm with a competitive compensation package, contact us.

Your responsibilities:

• You will train, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers  with goals focused to increase facility efficiency.
• You will determine the quantities of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.) and ensure timely and efficient procurement and adherence to budgets.
• You will plan and supervise maintenance work and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• You will ensure the worker safety during all maintenance activities.
• Calibrate and maintain greenhouse sensors and equipment and the control by our Argus climate computer ensure efficient growth, quality harvest and maximize goals.

Our requirements:

• You will need 3 or more years experience with responsibilities as in facilities management or maintenance operations in production agriculture.
• An understanding of electrical systems, basic plumbing and construction methods.
• You must have hands on experience and be a team player. 
• You have a strong problem-solving attitude and proven ability to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
• You demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills with a process improvement mindset.
• You exhibit leadership and experience managing teams to produce their best and resolve conflicts.
• The ideal candidate will have good communication skills in English and Spanish an asset (both written and verbal).
• You will have a history of personal initiative, attention to detail, high speed and efficiency.
• Shown capability to maintain, troubleshoot and direct repairs of all greenhouse machinery and equipment to a high standard to reduce our running costs and down time.

Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada is an island on Canada’s east coast known for its agricultural production, beautiful landscapes, tourism, and strong community connections.  Here you can expect Canadian standards of schooling and health care with lower costs of living than most Canadian centers.  Depending on your situation we have on farm housing of there are the nearby towns of Kensington and Summerside where apartments and houses can be secured. For more information about our greenhouse facility, please watch this intro video.

This position offers a salary range depending on experience, of CDN$60,000 - $80,000 annually including incentives and bonus for achieving goals.  If you currently are not a resident of Canada or do not have permission to work in Canada, we will help you with the immigration process.  Normally we start with securing you a 2 year work permit (2-4 month process) and when you are settled in Canada we can start you into the express entry program by which could get Canadian residency in approximately 1-2 years.