Master Grower – Controlled Environment Raspberry Production

Master Grower – Controlled Environment Raspberry Production

Department: Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering
Position supervisor: Dr. Habiba Bougherara
Contract length: One-year contract inclusive of probation, with the possibility of renewal for up to 1.5 additional years upon annual performance review.
Hours of work per week: 36.25
Position type: Full-time
Rate of pay: $80,000/year + benefits

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Master Grower to lead the development and operation of a next-generation indoor raspberry production system as part of the Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge. This role sits at the intersection of commercial horticulture and applied research. The successful candidate will play a central role in scaling controlled‑environment raspberry production in a vertical farming platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Finalizing and implementing standard o...