Crew Manager

Financecolombia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Kelowna is seeking a Crew Manager to oversee work teams during cherry harvest. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage employees while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate must work well with diverse individuals and be flexible to work long hours during peak season. This position offers a full-time opportunity with a wage range of $22 - $25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and have technical and practical competence.
• Possess a sound knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to work long hours especially during harvest months.
• Farming background and experience in planning and production is an asset.
• Spanish will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees ensuring job tasks are completed successfully.
• Instruct, organize, and coordinate employees during harvest.
• Ensure employees are trained in safe work procedures.
• Collaborate with the Farm Manager to complete daily operations.
• Operate farm equipment when needed.
• Maintain the camp residence tidy and follow company regulations.
• Ensure on-site equipment is maintained properly.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Ability to work independently

Technical and practical competence

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Ability to work long hours

Farming background

Spanish language

Job description

Jealous Fruits is the northernmost large scale cherry producer in North America. We grow premium cherries along the shores of Okanagan Lake in the renowned Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Our cherries are all hand packed in our state-of-the-art facility, located right on our farm, and shipped to our customers worldwide.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Farm Manager the Crew Manager will organize work teams, monitor progress, and ensure quality compliance. During the demands of harvest, you will be required to communicate progress to the Farm Manager, ensure fruit is picked in a timely manner, and the quality of picking meets company standards. The Crew Manager will manage the worker camp and ensure all employees are following company policies and safety regulations. The successful candidate must be people-centered, supportive, and flexible to create a positive work environment. Ensuring employees adhere to company policies as well as work and food safety regulations will be of utmost importance.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage employees under his/her supervision (team leaders and farm workers) ensuring job tasks are successfully completed.
• Instruct, organize, and coordinate employees during harvest ensuring all guidelines of proper picking practices are being followed to ensure fruit quality.
• Ensure the employees are trained and follow the safe work procedures of the company.
• Collaborate with the Farm Manager to ensure day-to-day operations are successfully completed.
• Operate farm equipment when additional help is required.
• Implement strategies to ensure the camp residence remains tidy and all company rules and regulations are being followed.
• Ensure on-site equipment and appliances are properly maintained.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and have technical and practical competence to meet the daily demands of farming.
• Possess a sound knowledge of health and safety standards and a commitment to promoting safe farming practices.
• Ability to work long hours especially during the harvest months of July and August.
• Farming background and experience in planning and production will be considered an asset.
• Spanish will be considered an asset.

Additional Information

Working conditions

• Work hours are not calendar based, but are dependent on crop maturity and weather.
• Candidates must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Approximately 60+ hours per week June to September.
• Approximately 40+ hours per week February to May.
• Approximately 40+ hours per week September to November.
• Overtime provisions do not apply for Agricultural work.
• The candidate must have the ability to work well with people of varying backgrounds and nationalities.

Other Details

Job Type: Full-time

Contract Length: TBD – expected February to November

Expected Start Date: February 1, 2022

Hourly Wage: Commensurate with experience ($22 - $25)

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

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