farm supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cut agricultural crops
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Mixing fertilizer
• Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
• Shear and shape trees and plants with knife
• Train seed cutting techniques to farm labourers
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Maintain financial and production records
• 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
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grapes

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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