Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!
Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.
Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.
Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:
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Innovation and conservation
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Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
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Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all
We’re Hiring!
We are currently looking to fill a contract position for a Seeds & Propagation Specialist at our Leamington ON facility.
What You'll Do:
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Coordinate the end-to-end seed and propagation process, ensuring timely procurement, accurate forecasting, and efficient distribution across all growing locations.
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Maintain and continuously update the NFF Main Seed Order Sheet, including planting forecasts, supplier purchase orders, crop quantities, and documentation integrity.
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Track and manage seed exclusivity and associated data to maintain compliance, traceability, and transparency.
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Serve as the primary liaison between Nature Fresh Farms and seed suppliers/propagators—overseeing communications, timelines, and issue resolution to support seamless planting schedules.
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Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners to align production goals, quality expectations, and innovation initiatives.
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Support negotiations by contributing pricing insights, identifying value opportunities, and helping manage vendor performance and cost consistency.
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Prepares cost impact reports together for any plant issues we receive from the propagator, to come up with monetary value for insight and possible claim.
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Assist with invoice validation and cost accuracy, escalating high-value approvals when required.
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Develop and maintain propagator performance scorecards to evaluate quality, consistency, and service metrics.
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Identify and propose cost-saving opportunities through improved vendor coordination, forecasting, and inventory control.
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Establish and monitor safety stock levels and contingency sourcing plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
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Generate and present clear, actionable reports on seed usage, expenditures, propagation efficiency, and supplier performance.
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Collaborate with Accounting and Farm Operations to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and budget reconciliation.
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Analyze historical and real-time data to enhance forecast accuracy, flag potential issues, and recommend process improvements.
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Support other cross-functional projects aimed at streamlining ordering, tracking, and reporting systems to strengthen transparency and operational efficiency.
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Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
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This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.
What You Bring:
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Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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Exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills.
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Project management skills and capabilities.
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Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation), and a demonstrated success in engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
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Proven time management skills, with an ability to effectively establish and execute priorities in a dynamic and changing environment
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Use of personal vehicle are required.
What To Expect:
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High degree of confidentiality regarding company-related matters.
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Multi-tasking, time management, and prioritization are essential.
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Must be able to work independently but also support collaborative work.
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Travel form location to location, or phase to phase may require
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The Seeds and Propagation Specialist spend most of their time in an office environment but will be required to attend meetings and discussions within NFF Greenhouse and Warehouse facilities.
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Local travel (Leamington and Ohio) may be required.
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Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Who We're Looking For
We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.
At Nature Fresh Farms, our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:
Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day
Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities
One Team – We’re stronger as one
Win By Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible
Serve With Purpose – We make things happen
If you’re someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
Why Work With Us?
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A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
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Supportive, people-first workplace culture
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Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
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Competitive wages and benefits
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A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Click the “Apply” button and submit your resume to take the next step in your career with Nature Fresh Farms.
Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
