Position Title
IPM Specialist – Greenhouse Operations & Biological Solutions
Department
Technical Sales & Crop Protection
Location
Ontario West/ Michigan (Travel Required).
Company Overview
GrowLiv Biologicals is a fast-growing biological solutions company specializing in:
- Biological control agents
- Beneficial insects and mites
- Pollination solutions
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Sustainable greenhouse crop protection
GrowLiv serves commercial greenhouse growers across vegetables, cannabis, ornamentals, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other high-value crops with innovative and sustainable crop protection programs.
Position Summary
GrowLiv Biologicals is seeking an experienced and highly motivated IPM Specialist to support greenhouse growers through technical crop consulting, biological control implementation, pollination support, and integrated pest management solutions.
The successful candidate will work directly with commercial greenhouse operations to:
- Develop IPM strategies
- Support biological control programs
- Promote pollination solutions
- Improve crop health and productivity
- Build strong grower relationships
- Support sales growth through technical expertise
This role combines:
- Crop consulting
- Technical sales
- Greenhouse scouting
- Biological systems implementation
- Pollination program support
- Customer relationship management
Key Responsibilities Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Design and implement greenhouse IPM programs.
- Scout crops regularly for:
- Insects
- Mites
- Diseases
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Physiological disorders
- Establish pest thresholds and action plans.
- Develop preventative biological control strategies.
- Monitor and optimize beneficial insect establishment.
Pollination Program Support
- Support commercial pollination programs using bumblebees and related pollination products.
- Assist growers with:
- Hive placement
- Pollination timing
- Environmental optimization
- Pollinator protection strategies
- Monitor pollination performance and fruit set quality.
- Ensure pesticide compatibility with pollinators.
Technical Sales & Customer Development
- Promote GrowLiv’s biological control, IPM, and pollination products.
- Develop long-term relationships with greenhouse growers and production managers.
- Identify new sales opportunities and customer accounts.
- Conduct product demonstrations and grower trials.
- Assist growers in transitioning toward sustainable biological programs.
Crop Consulting & Diagnostics
- Diagnose greenhouse crop issues quickly and accurately.
- Provide recommendations for:
- Biological control
- Climate management
- Sanitation
- Spray compatibility
- Resistance management
- Support growers during pest outbreaks and crop stress situations.
Reporting & Data Management
- Maintain scouting reports and customer records.
- Analyze pest trends and treatment performance.
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
- Use greenhouse software and digital scouting systems.
Training & Education
- Train growers and greenhouse staff on:
- Beneficial insect handling
- Scouting techniques
- Pollination management
- Biological control implementation
- Deliver presentations, workshops, and technical seminars.
Crops Supported Greenhouse Vegetables
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Peppers
- Lettuce
Berry Crops
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
Cannabis
- Medical cannabis
- Commercial greenhouse cannabis
Ornamentals & Flowers
- Bedding plants
- Potted plants
- Cut flowers
Qualifications Education
Preferred diploma or degree in:
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
- Entomology
- Plant Science
- Greenhouse Technology
- Crop Protection
- Plant Pathology
Experience
Preferred:
- 2–7+ years greenhouse or agricultural experience.
- Hands-on experience with biological control programs.
- Greenhouse scouting and crop monitoring experience.
- Experience with pollination systems is an asset.
- Technical sales or grower support experience preferred.
Required SkillsTechnical Skills
- Pest and disease identification
- Beneficial insect knowledge
- Pollination management understanding
- Greenhouse crop production knowledge
- Climate and irrigation basics
- Biological control compatibility
- Data reporting and analysis
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Customer-focused mindset
- Time management
- Ability to work independently
Work Environment
- Frequent travel to greenhouse facilities
- Greenhouse and field work environment
- Combination of office, remote, and on-site work
- Some lifting and handling of biological products required
Compensation & Benefits
GrowLiv Biologicals offers:
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus and/or commission
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Health and dental benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Career growth within biological agriculture
Reporting Structure
Reports to:
- Commercial Manager
- Technical Sales Director
- Director of Biological Operations
Works closely with:
- Growers
- Head growers
- Production managers
- Sales teams
- Biological production teams
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- Passionate about sustainable agriculture
- Experienced in greenhouse crop production
- Knowledgeable in biological crop protection
- Comfortable working directly with growers
- Interested in technical sales and customer development
- Motivated to expand biological and pollination adoption in modern greenhouse agriculture
Pay: $70,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leamington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- IPM, biocontrol, sales: 2 years (required)
- Biocontrol sales & application: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Leamington, ON (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
