Wyman’s, a family-owned company since 1874, is the #1 brand in frozen fruit. Guided by our core values—Do the Right Thing and Seek a Better Way—we are leaders in sustainable and innovative wild blueberry cultivation. Our Canadian business operates farms in Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, with a processing facility in Morell, PEI. At Wyman’s, we value collaboration, sustainability, and innovation, working together to make a meaningful impact on agriculture and the environment.
We are seeking a motivated Farm Manager who shares a passion for farming to oversee our PEI farm operation, and drive performance while aligning with organizational goals regarding productivity, profitability, sustainability, safety, and innovation. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, hands-on leader with strong agricultural expertise and proven experience managing large-scale fruit production, preferably berries. This role involves some travel within our Canadian and US farm operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Oversight
- Overseeing all PEI farm activities, including land preparation, vegetation and pest management, pollination activities, and harvest.
- Leading and mentoring a team of farm operators.
- Managing labour needs across peak seasons, including harvest and pollination.
- Working alongside the Agronomy team in monitoring soil health, pest pressure, and crop performance, and making recommendations to deal with any issues.
- Developing and implementing fertilization and weed control plans, in collaboration with the Agronomy team.
Safety and Compliance
- Overseeing the maintenance and use of farm machinery, ensuring the equipment is safe and operational at all times.
- Ensuring adherence to environmental standards and food safety certifications.
- Implementing best practices in all aspects of the farm operations.
- Fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Pollination
- Coordinating the import of bee hives from licensed apiaries.
- Ensuring compliance with all regulations regarding bee health certification, transport permits, etc.
- Assessing pollination requirements. Planning hive placement within field crops for optimal pollination coverage. Collaborating with Agronomists to implement best practices.
Budgeting and Long-Range Planning
- Leading the planning process for major capital projects such as land acquisitions, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure development.
- Creating and managing the annual farm budget and forecast.
- Managing farm profitability through cost control, yield optimization, and effective risk mitigation.
- Working with Finance and Management to support farm development and product pricing.
- Collaborating with Senior Management on strategic initiatives and expansion opportunities.
- Evaluating opportunities to improve sustainability and profitability.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Skills
- Proficiency with farm management software and GPS technology is an asset.
- Innovative, curious, and driven to achieve better outcomes, coupled with a passion for farming.
- Positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a team-focused approach.
- Familiarity with government agricultural policy and bee import regulations is an asset.
Education and Credentials
- A post-secondary education in Agriculture, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in commercial farming, preferably in wild blueberry crops or similar is an asset.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s license is required, a Class 3 License is an asset.
Why Join Us?
At Wyman’s, you’ll work in an environment that values innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Be part of a team dedicated to advancing wild blueberry cultivation while positively impacting the environment and the industry.
To Apply
All interested candidates can send a resume and a letter of application to Lori Axworthy, Human Resources Manager, by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION. The deadline to receive applications is February 9, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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