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Own crop outcomes from propagation to shipment as Grower for Container Yard & Shrub Nursery at DeVry — lead with quality, drive on-time readiness, in a supportive family team. The role is an opportunity to take real ownership of crop outcomes in a high-volume, quality-driven nursery environment. As the Grower for Container Yard and Shrub Nursery, you are responsible for transplanting crops plan into consistent, market ready products, making informed decisions that directly impact plant quality, readiness, and customer confidence.
Job Responsibility:
Own a plant quality and crop health for all assigned Container Yard and Shrub Nursery crops from propagating through shipping
Execute climate, irrigation, fertility, and IPM programs to meet defined quality, yield, and readiness targets
Maintain pest and disease pressure below thresholds using IPM-first, compliant practices (including CFIA requirements)
Ensure accurate pH/EC monitoring, recordkeeping, and timely corrective actions based on crop plans
Execute crop plans aligned with product specifications, spacing standards, and committed ready dates
Forecast, order, and manage growing inputs to ensure uninterpreted production
Direct, develop, and deploy assistant growers and irrigation staff to meet crop and quality objectives
Maintain accurate plant availability and readiness data
proactively communicate with Sales and Planning
Inspect outgoing product to ensure plants meet DeVry's quality standards before shipment
Collaborative with Growers, Team Leads, and cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and support broader operational needs
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience growing nursery or containerized crops at a commercial scale
Strong working knowledge of climate control, fertigation, and IPM practices
Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and lead execution in a fast-paced environment
Strong sense of ownership, quality focus, and follow-through
Nice to have:
Growth mindset with adaptability and openness to innovation
Strong organizational and relationship-building skills across teams
Collaborative team player who values feedback, clarity, and results grounded in commercial reality