farm operation supervisor

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Hay farming
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Horse breeding

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Staff accommodation provided
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Cut agricultural crops
• Handling animals
• Implement soil fertility programs
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
• 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
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Harvesters
• Tractor
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Horses

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience