Agricultural Process Engineer (FR/EN) - St-Hubert, QC

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Job Type:  Fulltime, Permanent

Location:  St-Hubert, QC or

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada?  If so, we would love to hear from you! 

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast.  We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well.  We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level.  GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a start-up.

• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

• We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles.  We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

The Agricultural Process Engineer will develop into GoodLeaf’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Fertigation Systems, responsible for supervising the design, installation, modification and support of these systems across all farms.  This encompasses, but is not limited to, water handling, water treatment and disinfection, nutrient delivery, domestic water supply, sanitation systems, and wastewater management. 

Role & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of the theories driving our methods of water treatment, disinfection, plant irrigation and wastewater management

• Support ongoing operations in our farms across Canada, including leading Root Cause Analyses for all Fertigation System challenges and failures

• Work with Horticulture R&D to resolve challenges and continuously improve our methods

• Manage direct communications with all suppliers and service providers for Fertigation System components

• Lead the design of new installations under the direct leadership of the Director Engineering, Construction & Network Development

Secondary Responsibilities:

Support operations at the St-Hubert farm as the resident engineering resource to:

• Advise the Farm Manager and Head Grower in the safe and efficient operation of the farm

• Assist the Farm Technical Manager in investigating and addressing technical matters

• Function as a Project Manager for continuous improvement activities in that farm across all technical disciplines

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• B. Eng or B.Sc. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with process piping systems

• Demonstrated understanding of process control methodologies, with working knowledge and understanding of measurement instruments, PLC, SCADA, etc…

• Experience with the installation, modification and support of water and chemical handling systems

• AutoCad preferably with P&ID experience

• Bilingual, French / English, is mandatory

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Master Production Planner - Guelph, ON // St-Hubert, QC

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Job Type:  Fulltime, Permanent

Location:  St-Hubert, QC or Guelph, ON

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada?  If so, we would love to hear from you! 

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast.  We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well.  We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level.  GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a start-up.

• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

• We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles.  We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

The Master Production Planner owns, develops, and executes the grow room capacity models to achieve desired capacity to demand forecasts while optimizing grow room utilization and grow conditions required for plant yield and quality. 

This role encompasses production planning and order fulfillment. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to develop and align on a grow room configuration that will best meet commercial, horticulture, operations and supply chain needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent interpersonal communications, and a proven ability to learn quickly and think creatively.  Optimization will often require trade-offs across the internal stakeholder groups and this role will need to be the champion for what is best for GoodLeaf overall.  This is a rapidly growing industry, where the ability to be flexible, deal with ambiguity and drive for results are essential to success.  As GoodLeaf grows, the incumbent in this role would likewise be expected to take on greater leadership responsibilities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of GoodLeaf grow room capacity models, SCADA and FP inventory Power BI apps.

• Key Stakeholder of GoodLeaf SHOP process (Sales, Horticulture, Operations/Supply chain Planning)

• Develop and deploy various grow room configurations to meet operational and commercial requirements across all GoodLeaf farms in the network (currently 3)

• Develop and deploy capacity models for all nodes of the farming system (Seeding, Germination, Growing, Harvesting, Packaging)

• Support all Farms’ production planners

• Execute production planning and order fulfilment for the Saint-Hubert farm.

• Assist in Commission-Qualify-Verify (CQV) activities for new farm facilities and systems.

• Assist in maintaining technology and process standardization across the GoodLeaf farm network.

• Create and maintain relationships with consultants, suppliers, developers, etc. required for the GoodLeaf production platform and new farm facilities and systems.

• Provide subject matter expertise with respect to grow room capacity modeling

• Increase and develop internal knowledge with respect to vertical farming technologies (automation, climate control, irrigation, harvesting, packaging), manufacturing technologies and practices, data management/analysis.

• Actively improve technical knowledge in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry.

• Lead teams of internal and external stakeholders in reviewing existing and future designs.

• Directly supervise technical teams as GoodLeaf grows.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems), Mathematics, or other related degrees

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in technical roles encompassing S&OP process, planning / forecasting

• Familiarity with the major technical systems of an indoor farm (irrigation, lighting, HVAC, nutrients & food safety) is considered an asset

• A minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in a technical or operational role

• Fully bilingual

• Experience in an Engineering, Process Design, or S&OP process role within a CEA industry is an asset

• Experience within a food manufacturing or horticultural environment is an asset

• Specific training or experience in any of the following analytical areas would be considered an asset:

  • Discrete Event Simulation & Optimization

  • Mathematical Modelling & Optimization

  • Statistical Analysis

  • Risk Evaluation

• Microsoft Office skills

• Strong written and oral communication

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Controller (FR/EN) - Guelph, ON // St-Hubert, QC

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Job Type:  Fulltime, Permanent

Location:  Guelph, ON or St-Hubert, QC

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada?  If so, we would love to hear from you! 

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast.  We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well.  We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level.  GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a start-up.

• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

• We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles.  We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

The Controller will be a key member of the finance team and will be responsible for implementing and driving the organization’s financial systems, internal controls and all aspects of financial reporting both internal and external. They will be responsible for the development and implementation of new or enhanced financial processes, ensuring systems, processes and procedures incorporate strong internal controls. They will be the primary business owner of the G/L. The Controller will be responsible for the full-suite of financial and accounting practices, as well as involvement in operations. They will work closely with senior management and the head of Financial Planning & Analysis to drive business performance by providing in-depth financial support and analysis.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supporting all aspects of accounting management, including financial reporting and administration, month-end reconciliations, year-end audits and tax preparation

• Monthly financial reporting, including the preparation of financial statements

• Issuing Purchase Orders and tracking construction budgets for new builds

• Improving the accounting process, implementing new systems and process enhancements

• Ensure that data integrity, internal controls and audit trails are maintained throughout all systems and processes

• Introducing and implementing financial controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices

• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of the organization’s ERP system, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and system controls from an accounting perspective, and being the primary business owner of the G/L and accounting modules of the ERP.

• Completing all income and sales tax filings and returns

• Provide leadership and direction to accounting team

• All other day-to-day accounting operations and financial activities as required

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

• Accounting Designation (CPA) required

• 5-7 years previous experience in a similar accounting position, with experience in Consumer Packaged

• Goods (CPG)

• Bilingual in English and French

• Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of an accounting cycle

• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes.

• Strong knowledge of Sage X3 (or similar accounting software) and Microsoft Excel

• Previous experience in a scale up business or entrepreneurial environment

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Deadline oriented

• Able to work independently

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Account Manager, Independent Accounts (FR/EN) - St-Hurbert, QC // Guelph, ON

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Job Type:  Fulltime, Permanent

Location:  St-Hubert, QC or Guelph, ON

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada?  If so, we would love to hear from you! 

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast.  We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well.  We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level.  GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a start-up.

• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

• We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles.  We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

Reporting to the VP Commercial, the Account Manager, Independent Accounts plays a key role in driving profitable growth on shelf, with independents and specialty channels across Canada.  This will include creating and executing strategies and tactic to support the company’s strategic plan, overseeing a team of retail merchandising brokers, a sales specialist and having direct responsibility for Wholesale accounts.   

The position will be based in St-Hubert, QC or Guelph, ON – Hybrid (Bilingual French / English Mandatory)

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coach retail merchandising brokers to achieve targets evaluating performance, developing strong accountability and a culture of “GoodLeaf First” amongst broker employees

• Working with customer marketing manager and account managers inform retail merchandising brokers on strategies creating specific tactics to achieve success

• Develop and strengthen relationships with the franchisee networks of retailers across the Country ensuring GoodLeaf is the preferred local offering in their stores

• Build and personally manage a strategic network of wholesale partners across the country that support targeted independent and specialty channels throughout the country 

• Oversee a junior sales specialist who will focus on capturing regional / natural sales accounts either independently or directed by new wholesale partnerships 

• Provide market intelligence to senior management / account managers on a regular basis as a result of collaborative relationships

• Annual business planning, channel forecasting, weekly sales updates and Monthly business reviews

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

Passion! Integrity! Creativity!

• Bilingual 

• BA / B Comm

• 3+ years merchandising management – Grocery CPG

• 2+ years sales experience selling into wholesaler and / or specialty retailers 

• Experience includes leadership strategic thinking, communication, teamwork,

• Understanding of the retailer landscape in Canada

• Proven success in directly managing brokers or merchandising personnel

• Proven success in developing, presenting, and implementing business plans

• Experience leading, and managing a team

• Ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally

• Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills

• Highly enthusiastic and hands-on business approach

• Exceptional negotiation skills

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Chef d’Équipe junior - Saint Hubert, QC

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Type d'emploi :  Temps plein / Permanent

Lieu de travail :  Saint Hubert, QC 

Souhaitez-vous participer à la révolution de l'agriculture au Canada ?  Si c'est le cas, nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles ! 

Les Fermes GoodLeaf est une entreprise canadienne fière d'être à l'avant-garde de l'innovation, qui s'efforce d'assurer la sécurité alimentaire des collectivités d'un océan à l'autre.  Nous innovons dans une industrie qui s'avère rapidement durable, non seulement sur le plan environnemental, mais aussi sur le plan économique et social.  Nous nous attachons à produire des légumes verts ultra-frais, 365 jours par an, sans produits chimiques agressifs, avec un bilan carbone inférieur de moitié à celui d'une exploitation agricole traditionnelle et en utilisant moins de 10 % de l'eau traditionnellement utilisée, afin de créer un monde où les plantes s'épanouissent!  

Pourquoi travailler chez les Fermes GoodLeaf ?

Nous nous engageons à vous fournir l'environnement de travail et les outils nécessaires pour réussir dans vos fonctions. Nous espérons que vous trouverez votre travail ici enrichissant, stimulant et significatif. 

• Vous aurez la possibilité de faire évoluer votre carrière.  GoodLeaf est en pleine croissance et nous voulons que vous grandissiez avec nous !

• Nous avons un esprit d'entreprise et d'inclusion avec le cœur d'une start-up.

• Nous favorisons un environnement de coopération et de communication.

• Nous offrons une rémunération et des avantages compétitifs

Chaque jour, chez les Fermes GoodLeaf, nous contribuons à relever le défi de la sécurité alimentaire pour les collectivités de tout le Canada, et ce, de façon novatrice et en inspirant des modes de vie sains.  Nous pensons que c'est passionnant et que c'est la meilleure raison de nous rejoindre! 

Ce que nous recherchons

Nous sommes à la recherche d’un chef d’équipe de production pour superviser et coordonner les opérations quotidiennes de notre usine de production alimentaire sur la rive sud de Montréal. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec notre équipe de production pour vous assurer que tous les processus de production se déroulent de manière fluide et efficace, et que nos produits répondent à nos normes de qualité élevées.

Rôle & Responsabilités

• Superviser et coordonner les opérations quotidiennes de l’installation de production

• S’assurer que les processus de production fonctionnent de manière fluide et efficace

• Travailler en étroite collaboration avec l’équipe de production et de maintenance pour identifier les domaines à améliorer et mettre en œuvre des améliorations de processus

• S’assurer que tous les produits répondent à nos normes de qualité élevées

• Surveiller et maintenir les niveaux d’inventaire des matières premières et des produits finis

• Fournir un coaching et une formation en leadership aux membres de l’équipe sur toutes les tâches agricoles quotidiennes.

• Créer et maintenir des calendriers de production pour s’assurer que toutes les commandes sont exécutées à temps

• S’assurer que toutes les règles de sécurité et d’hygiène sont respectées

Qualifications & Exigences en matière d’Éducation

• Un diplôme d’études secondaires ou l’équivalent est requis. L’obtention d’un diplôme d’études postsecondaires est un atout.

• Démontrer une compréhension des indicateurs de performance clés, des BPF, de la santé et de la sécurité, de la salubrité des aliments, de la qualité, de l’HACCP, du taux de gaspillage et des taux d’exécution

• Désireux d’apprendre, de diriger et de soutenir la mise en œuvre de la fabrication allégée et des meilleures pratiques sur le terrain (réunions 5S, DDS et DMS, Kaizen, OEE, etc.)

• 1 à 3 ans d’expérience en leadership. La préférence est accordée à l’expérience de leadership professionnel dans une usine de fabrication d’aliments.

• Utilisation sécuritaire et autorisée de véhicules industriels motorisés (un atout). Si ce n’est pas le cas, prêt à être formé.

• Une expérience préalable dans un environnement de transformation ou de fabrication des aliments est exigée.

• Haut degré de compétences organisationnelles

• Communication et résolution de problèmes solides

• Capacité à travailler dans des environnements au rythme rapide, à effectuer plusieurs tâches à la fois, à établir des priorités et à travailler sous pression.

• Pensée critique et capacités d’analyse

• Forte capacité à rester organisé

Les Fermes GoodLeaf est un employeur où la vaccination COVID-19 est obligatoire.

Les Fermes GoodLeaf est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et interdit toute forme de discrimination et de harcèlement.  Toutes les décisions en matière d'emploi chez les Fermes GoodLeaf sont fondées sur les besoins de l'entreprise, les exigences du poste et les qualifications individuelles, sans tenir compte de la race, de la couleur, de l'âge, de la religion, du sexe, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle, de l'origine nationale ou de l'état d'invalidité.

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