Job Id: 13004

Nebo Mushrooms Ltd.

info@nebomushrooms.com

Mount Hope

Ontario

Full Time

Main Job duties and responsibilities

–       Assess and improve existing mushroom cultivation systems

–       Conduct Shiitake mushroom localization research, analyze data and lead development

–       Advise on mushroom species selection based on climate, market demand and farm capabilities

–       Evaluate and provide technical expertise on substrate preparation, spawn selection, incubation, fruiting and harvesting techniques

–       Advise on infrastructure design and environmental parameters

–       Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to fungal disease, pests and contamination

–       Suggest nutrient amendments and sterilization methods to enhance mushroom growth

–       Guide farm layout planning to airflow, hygiene and workflow optimization

–       Monitor farm performance metrics, conduct yield analysis, and recommend corrective action

–       Analyze market trends and new cultivation technologies, and advise on profitable mushroom varieties

–       Educate and train farm staff in modern mushroom farming techniques and quality control

–       Ensure practices align with environmental regulations and food safety standards

–       Support farm management in planning production cycles and scaling up operation

Qualification and experience requirements:

–     Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Biology Science

–     5 years experience in mushroom cultivation, farm consulting or research

–     In-depth understanding of the global Shiitake industry and its development

–     Strong knowledge of spawn production, substrate management, climate control system and harvesting handling

–     Experience with organic or sustainable farming

–     Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills

–     Ability to train and mentor farm staff effectively  

Hours: 30.00/week

Salary: $36.50 / hour