About this role
Job Summary:
The Agricultural Supervisor plans, organizes, and executes market garden operations while overseeing livestock care, site infrastructure, youth programming, and staff/volunteer engagement. This role provides direct leadership and support to ensure sustainable agricultural production and active community involvement. This term role is Monday-Friday, with the occasional evening and weekend.
Principal Tasks:
Agricultural Operations & Seasonal Planning
• Develop and execute annual market garden plans, crop rotations, and soil health management strategies.
• Oversee the operation of the cold-climate, passive solar greenhouse, including seed starting, crop maintenance, and annual Plant Sale.
• Manage day-to-day field operations, including bed preparation, transplanting, irrigation, pest and weed control, and soil fertility.
• Source and procure seeds, tools, and farming supplies within the operational budget.
• Maintain farm equipment, tools, and infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Oversee operations for the Solar Garden and Food Forest, while supporting Indigenous Medicine Garden volunteers as needed.
Harvesting, Distribution & Sales
• Establish weekly harvest schedules, wash and pack workflows, and crop logs to supply the CSA, Farm Store, commercial kitchen, and external buyers.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Program Coordinator to align crop selection with culinary requirements and menu planning.
• Manage wholesale operations, including client communications, order fulfillment, and sales logistics.
• Partner with social enterprise, kitchen, and site leadership to maintain accurate inventory and stock management systems.
• Coordinate crop supply and logistical planning with staff and caterers for the annual Harvest Supper.
Youth Programming, Volunteers & Community Engagement
• Guide and supervise the Farm Operations Assistant with youth participants, corporate teams, and volunteers during hands-on field activities.
• Schedule, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with agricultural activities.
• Facilitate workshops and lead farm tours for university classes, community groups, and public visitors.
• Collaborate with the Farm Operations Assistant to evaluate and refine youth curriculum and program delivery.
• Provide coverage for general operational and program duties, including driving, sales support, and facility maintenance.
Site & Administrative Operations
• Directly supervise the Farm Operations Assistants.
• Track and report on production data, sales performance, and operational farm expenses.
• Obtain a valid Class 4 Driver's License to handle site transport, deliveries, and team logistics.
Qualifications:
• Experience in small scale farming (horticulture and/or pastured livestock)
• Demonstrated ability to train, schedule, and lead staff in hands-on field activities
• Initiative and proven problem-solving skills
• Ability to track production metrics, manage operational farm expenses, and maintain stock inventory systems
• Physically able to work outdoors for long periods of time (standing, walking, crouching, carrying heavy objects)
• Valid Driver’s License and access to transportation (FortWhyte Farms is a 20-30 min walk from bus stop)
• Class 4 Driver’s License an asset, and will be required upon employment
• Successful Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registry Check
• Ability to work independently/self-directed, as well as in a team
• Experience working with underserved and diverse youth an asset
• Experience training and working with volunteers an asset
• Experience operating farm machinery (tractor) an asset