farm supervisor

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Work site environment: Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Organic farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Outdoors. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Staff accommodation available.

Tasks: Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development. Cut agricultural crops. Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots. Greenhouse cleaning. Harvest seedlings. Mixing fertilizer. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Oversee the activities of clearing the fields. Weeding. Maintain financial and production records.

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. Hire and train staff.

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Perform general farm duties. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. Pesticide Applicator's Licence. Type of crops: Blueberries. Greenhouse vegetables. Equipment and machinery experience: Fertilizer applicator. Harvesters. Sprayer or duster. Tractor. Vegetable or fruit harvester.

Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Area of specialization: Agricultural crop service. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication.

Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening.

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site housing options.