agriculture foreman/woman

Government of Canada; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial agricultural authority in Ontario is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee daily farm operations, including greenhouse cleaning, harvesting, and staff management. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in farming, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate various farm machinery. This position requires working on-site, ensuring safety protocols, and managing a team of 16-20 people.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in farming.
• Experience in greenhouse cleaning and seedling harvesting.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Clean greenhouses and harvest seedlings.
• Mix fertilizers and follow farm safety procedures.
• Hire and train staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Operate and maintain various farm machinery.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Carrot seeder

Onion seeder

Onion transplanter

Harvesters

Tractor

Vegetable or fruit harvester

Forklift

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Greenhouse cleaning
• Harvest seedlings
• Mixing fertilizer
• Soil fertility programs
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Carrots
• Greenhouse vegetables
• Herbs
• Onions

Equipment and machinery experience

• Carrot seeder
• Onion seeder
• Onion transplanter
• Harvesters
• Tractor
• Vegetable or fruit harvester
• Forklift

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player