Farm Supervisor

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Asset languages**:

- Spanish; Castilian
**Work site environment**:

- Floriculture production
- Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
- Outdoors
- Tree and orchard fruit
**Work setting**:

- Staff accommodation available
**Tasks**:

- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
- Develop work schedules and establish procedures
- 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 duties
**Supervision**:

- 11-15 people
- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Pesticide Applicator's Licence
**Type of crops**:

- Apples
- Asparagus
- Bell peppers
- Cucumbers
- Melons
- Strawberries
- Zucchinis
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Automated irrigation system
- Fertilizer applicator
- Seed drill
- Sprayer or duster
- Tractor
- Vegetable or fruit harvester
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening 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