agriculture foreman/woman

Riga Farms; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company in Bradford West Gwillimbury is seeking a skilled agricultural worker to manage greenhouse operations. The role includes supervising staff, operating machinery, and ensuring farm safety. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and strong communication skills. This position requires on-site work and is physically demanding, with a focus on teamwork and organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience with agricultural tasks.
• Experience supervising staff (16-20 people).

Responsibilities

• Greenhouse cleaning and harvesting seedlings.
• Mixing fertilizer and ensuring farm safety procedures.
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery.
• Hiring and training staff.

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

Work location: 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