farm foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Oilseed (except soybean) farming
• Other grain farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Grain, oil and forage crop

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Implement soil fertility programs
• Mixing fertilizer
• Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
• Soil fertility programs
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus