Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $32
Farm Supervisor
Job description
Isidore Landscapes operates a primary agricultural business specializing in the production of cut flowers and ornamental plants in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Our farm includes a greenhouse and outdoor floriculture production.
We offer meaningful career opportunities where your hard work is recognized, and your contributions are valued. All of our senior site staff and the majority of our leadership team started in entry-level positions.
Farm Supervisor
We are currently seeking a Farm Supervisor to support our expanding floriculture and nursery operations. This role is responsible for supervising daily farm activities, coordinating workers, and ensuring proper crop growth, quality control, and farm safety procedures are followed.
This is a hands-on supervisory position in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
Candidates in this role are expected to :
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Have a post-secondary education in horticulture or equivalent experience
- Have 12 years of experience in horticulture, gardening, or farm work
- Be physically capable of performing farm-related tasks
- Be able to communicate orally and in writing in English
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Follow farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Work on-site in a rural agricultural setting
Typical tasks include :
Planning and supervising daily farm operations and crop-related activitiesConsidering water saturation, light, temperature, and soil conditions when planning crop growth and developmentCoordinating and supervising the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers (34 people)Implementing and maintaining soil fertility programsMaintaining work record and logsMixing and applying fertilizersPerforming and supervising greenhouse cleaning and general farm maintenanceManaging weed control and assisting with pest preventionMaintaining financial and work recordsAssisting in the development and enforcement of farm safety and bio-security proceduresEnsuring all farm safety standards are followedProviding agricultural crop services such as planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvestingMaintaining quality control and production records.Work environment & conditions :
Floriculture and ornamental plant productionGreenhouse and outdoor farm environmentRural work locationFast-paced and physically demandingA combination of standing, walking, lifting, and bendingTight production timelines due to a large workload during peak seasonsAttention to detailWork details :
Position type : Full-timeHours : 50 hours per week (schedule may vary based on season and weather)Wage : $32.00 per hourLocation : Surrey / Richmond, BCHousing : On-site housing options availablePersonal suitability :
Strong oral and written communication skillsOrganized and detail-orientedReliable and team-focusedAble to manage workload and meet deadlinesBenefits :
On-site housing options availableWe thank all applicants for their interest in our Company and regret only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Isidore Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer.
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