farm supervisor

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• 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
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Supervise staff or team
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Manage overall operation of farm
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Maintain equipment and instruments
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for daily operations
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports
• Manage incidents
• Review HR directives to assure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Participate in staff meetings
• Direct the operations of an organization or department that provides services
• Coordinate planting and cultivating activities

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Type of crops

• Apples
• Asparagus
• Cherries

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day