Farm Manager

Coral Beach Farms; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cherry producer in the Okanagan Valley is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee operations, manage workers, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should be organized and proficient in problem-solving, ready to work long hours, especially during the peak harvest months. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and involves a challenging yet rewarding farming environment. Flexibility and a supportive attitude towards team members are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with technical competence.
• Possess a sound knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees ensuring job tasks are completed.
• Instruct and coordinate employees during harvest.
• Ensure employees are trained in safe work procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

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 Operations Manager, the Farm 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 Operations Manager, ensure fruit is picked in a timely manner, and the quality of picking meets company standards. The Farm 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 in order 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. Candidates should be keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands‑on approach to management.

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 Operations 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Farming background and experience in planning and production will be considered an asset.
• 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.
• Spanish will be considered an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s license, and clean drivers abstract.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Our working environment is extremely challenging over a short period of time. Applicants should be aware that this is a farming environment and days off may be limited during our growing and packing season.
• Work hours are not calendar based, but are dependent on crop maturity and weather.
• Candidates must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Work hours are generally at 60+ hours per week (during peak season).
• Overtime provisions do not apply for Agricultural workers.
• The candidate must have the ability to work well with people of varying backgrounds and nationalities.
• This position will be year‑round however from late November to early February hours will be reduced.

Full‑time, Permanent

Compensation: $23‑25/hour (commensurate with experience)