farm supervisor

3 weeks ago

Kingsport, Canada Vermeulen Farms Limited Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 yearsAsset languages
  • Spanish; CastilianWork site environment
  • Floriculture production
  • Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
  • Outdoors
  • Horticultural field crop
  • Tree and orchard fruitWork setting
  • Staff accommodation availableTasks
  • Maintain financial and production records
  • 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
  • Perform general farm dutiesSupervision
  • 11-15 peopleCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Pesticide Applicator's LicenceType of crops
  • Apples
  • Asparagus
  • Bell peppers
  • Cucumbers
  • Strawberries
  • ZucchinisEquipment and machinery experience
  • Automated irrigation system
  • Fertilizer applicator
  • Seed drill
  • Sprayer or duster
  • Tractor
  • Vegetable or fruit harvester
  • ForkliftTransportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licenceWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detailPersonal suitability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organized
  • Team playerScreening questions
  • 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?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?Financial benefits
  • Bonus