Posted 8 days ago
Orchard Manager
@ Oxford Frozen Foods
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Overview
Wink Apples, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is hiring an Orchard Farm Manager in Lakeville, Nova Scotia. The full-time role directs daily orchard operations, crop care, field labour and seasonal crews across the growing cycle. Previous supervisory experience and a valid driver's licence are required.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily orchard operations and crop care
- Supervise full-time and seasonal crews
- Oversee pruning, thinning and frost mitigation
- Maintain equipment and infrastructure
- Handle administrative tasks and recordkeeping
Requirements summary:
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience required
- High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Oxford Frozen Foods
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
Located in Lakeville, NS
Wink Apples, a proud member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a rapidly growing commercial apple orchard located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.
As part of a diverse family-owned business network in Atlantic Canada and the United States, we combine generational agricultural roots with global operational scale. Wink Apples is driving the future of apple production in the region. We operate modern, high-density orchard systems backed by specialized field equipment, cutting-edge harvest technology, and advanced packing infrastructure.
Benefits of being a Wink Apples Employee:
- Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan.
- Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off.
- Employee Discount Program offering discounts at various businesses and industries.
Position Scope:
The Orchard Farm Manager directs daily operations, crop care, and field labor to support crop yield, fruit grade quality, and operational efficiency across every phase of the seasonal lifecycle. Within operations and crop care, this individual oversees critical horticultural practices, including winter pruning, canopy management, thinning, and frost mitigation.
The Orchard Farm Manager is responsible for crew supervision and requires the manager to organize full-time staff and seasonal workforces during peak cultivation and picking windows. In addition, administrative responsibilities encompass regulatory compliance, food safety governance, and operational recordkeeping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operations and Crop Care.
- Labour leadership and crew supervision.
- Equipment and Infrastructure Maintenance.
- Administrative tasks and record keeping.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- On-site in an agricultural environment.
- Exposure to external climate conditions.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods is required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum High School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
- Previous Supervisory/Leadership experience required.
- Valid driver’s license.
Wink Apples is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.
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