farm operation foreman/woman

Government of Canada; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in the Metro Vancouver Regional District is seeking a Farm Supervisor to ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures while supervising staff. The ideal candidate will have a trades certificate or diploma and between 1 to 2 years of experience in farm management. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment without remote options available.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in farm management or agriculture.
• Experience in equipment safety assessments and maintenance.
• Knowledge of documentation related to maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• Supervise staff and maintain work records.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Machine set-up

Responsibilities Tasks

• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Supervise staff
• Apply quality control procedure
• Maintain accurate records

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization Documentation knowledge

• Maintenance and repair reports

Type of crops

• Field berries

Area of work experience

• Equipment safety assessment

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player