Farm Manager

Immigration Care; Alberta; Sur place; CAD 80 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

RRSP

Possible housing subsidy

Résumé du poste

Immigration Care in Alberta is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee daily potato production operations, manage equipment, and lead a team of farm workers through seeding and harvest. This full-time role requires hands-on leadership in outdoor conditions and a strong work ethic.

You will plan field activities, monitor crop health, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintain detailed records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in farming or agriculture.
• Must have professional English language skills.
• Experience with potato farming considered a strong asset.
• Must hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license; Class 3 or 1 is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and coordinate all daily farm operations related to potato cultivation, from soil preparation through harvest and storage
• Plan and schedule field activities including planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and harvesting operations
• Monitor crop health and growth stages, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures promptly
• Maintain detailed records of field activities, crop yields, equipment usage, and maintenance schedules
• Ensure compliance with all agricultural regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines
• Coordinate with agronomists and farm management to implement crop management strategies
• Operate a wide range of agricultural equipment including tractors, planters, sprayers, harvesters, and irrigation systems
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on farm equipment to minimize downtime

Connaissances

5+ years farming experience

English proficiency

Potato farming experience

Class 5 driver's license

Class 3/1 driver's license

Long hours

Outdoor weather work

Physical stamina

Lifting 23 kg

Description du poste

POSTION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Farm Manager to join our agricultural operation specializing in seed potato farming. This full-time position requires a skilled professional who can oversee daily farm operations, manage equipment, and lead a team of farm workers through all stages of potato production. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience in potato cultivation, demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, and possess proven leadership capabilities in an agricultural setting.

As Farm Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact between farm management and field workers, ensuring that all farming activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with best agricultural practices. This role demands someone who is comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, can make quick decisions, and maintains a strong work ethic throughout the demanding seasonal cycles of potato farming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Farm Operations Management

• Oversee and coordinate all daily farm operations related to potato cultivation, from soil preparation through harvest and storage
• Plan and schedule field activities including planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and harvesting operations
• Monitor crop health and growth stages, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures promptly
• Maintain detailed records of field activities, crop yields, equipment usage, and maintenance schedules
• Ensure compliance with all agricultural regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines
• Coordinate with agronomists and farm management to implement crop management strategies

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Operate a wide range of agricultural equipment including tractors, planters, sprayers, harvesters, and irrigation systems
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on farm equipment to minimize downtime

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Language: Professional English required
• Potato farming experience a strong asset
• Class 5 Driver's license
• Class 3 or 1 Driver's license an asset
• Ability to work 14-16 hour days, during seeding and harvest
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Physical stamina
• Ability to lift 23kg (50lbs)

Benefits

• Health benefits
• RRSP
• Possible subsidy on housing

Wage

• $80,000 to $130,000 per year (dependent on experience, skills, and ability)

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.