farm supervisor

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Corn farming
• Other grain farming
• Wheat farming
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Potato and vegetable
• Sugar beets

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Tractor
• Forklift

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year