farm supervisor

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Dusty. Odours.

Work setting:

Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Greenhouse.

Tasks:

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development.
• Greenhouse cleaning.
• Implement soil fertility programs.
• Mixing fertilizer.
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work.
• Weeding.
• 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.
• 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.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Type of crops:

Greenhouse vegetables.

Technical experience:

Greenhouse production programs.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Automated irrigation system.

Area of work experience:

Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication.

Area of specialization:

Agricultural crop service.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities . Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .