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Abundant Acres Farm in Centre Burlington, Nova Scotia is seeking a Greenhouse Manager!
ABOUT Abundant Acres Farm
Our farm in Centre Burlington uses ecological growing techniques focused on soil health to produce a diverse range of vegetables year-round. We grow in soil – outdoors, in field tunnels and geothermal greenhouses. We use physical barriers, crop rotation, beneficial insects and cover crops to reduce pest and disease pressure.
As well, we own and operate a retail outlet in Halifax where we sell our produce and a wide variety of local products such as meat, fish, eggs, maple syrup, fruit, dairy, bread and more. Our retail space also functions as the pick up location for our farm share members. Many of our customers have been with us for years and we value the relationships that we have fostered with them as well as the local vendors who supply our store.
We are not certified organic but we use ecological growing techniques.
DESIRED QUALITIES
We are looking for someone with greenhouse management experience who is interested in helping us improve our greenhouse yields, quality and labour efficiency.
We grow vegetables year-round in soil using organic practices in our geothermal “climate battery” greenhouses. In 2026 we are planning to build two more large greenhouses, bringing our total space up to 24,500 Sq Ft. We also have 16,000 Sq Ft of mobile hoop house tunnels. Altogether this is just under one acre of protected space.
POSITION TASKS
- Crop planning for year-round greenhouse production, with a special focus on refining our crop mix to increase net profit.
- Creation and implementation of a systematic pest and disease management plan using organic inputs
- Maintain and improve the many mechanical systems and the structures themselves
- Coordinating all aspects of growing crops in the greenhouses: irrigation, fertility, ventilation, pruning, and weeding
- Working with the rest of the farm management team to plan daily tasks, problem solve and streamline processes.
POSITION DETAILS
Term: March 2026, full-time – would be permanent for the right candidate.
Hours per week: 35 hours a week
Wage: $20-22/hour depending on experience
Benefits of working at Abundant Acres:
- Employees living on-farm have access to produce grown on the farm.
- Employees living off-farm are entitled to $30 worth of marketable produce grown on the farm per week. This produce must be harvested by the employee during unpaid time. Unmarketable produce can also be taken in a reasonable quantity to allow sharing with the entire farm team.
- Off-farm employees are offered a farm lunch (no charge) together. All employees are expected to help cook on a rotation (paid time) as well as clean up after meals on a rotation (unpaid time).
- After a waiting period of six months, full time employees (working 20 hours per week or more) can choose to opt in to our Chambers of Commerce Group Health Benefits plan.
TO APPLY
Please send resume and cover letter to davidgreenberg71@gmail.com
Deadline to apply: Jan 31, 2026
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Abundant Acres Farm
Website: abundant-acres.com
Facebook: @AbundantAcresProducePacks
Instagram: @abundantacresns