Farm manager

Kibbi; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Maple Ridge, BC, is seeking farm workers to coordinate planting and cultivation activities, manage crops and orchard operations, and maintain farm buildings and equipment. This on-site role focuses on outdoor fruit and vegetable farming including berries, tomatoes, peppers, and more.

Applicants should have strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A criminal record check is required.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; experience valued.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Willingness to work outdoors in farm settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planting and cultivating activities.
• Direct agricultural crops clipping activities.
• Greenhouse cleaning and upkeep.
• Implement soil fertility programs.
• Apply sustainable gardening practices such as permaculture.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Tractor

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON SITE

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

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WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Organic farming
• Outdoors
• Berries
• Potato and vegetable
• Tree and orchard fruit

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Coordinate planting and cultivating activities
• Direct agricultural crops clipping activities
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Implement soil fertility programs
• Implement sustainable gardening trends such as permaculture practices
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
• Weeding
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Manage overall operation of farm
• Maintain financial and production records
• Perform general farm duties

SUPERVISION

• 3-4 people

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF CROPS

• Apples
• Artisanal crops
• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Blueberries
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflowers
• Cherries
• Cucumbers
• Field berries
• Garlic
• Melons
• Onions
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Sweet corn
• Tomatoes
• Zucchinis

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Tractor

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player