farm supervisor

Government of Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a dedicated individual for farm operations in Abbotsford, Canada. The candidate will supervise farm workers, guide the growth of deciduous trees, and perform various farm duties. A secondary school graduation certificate and attention to detail are crucial, along with at least 1 year of experience. The role involves physical labor and adhering to safety protocols, along with potential bonuses and on-site housing options.

Benefits

On-site housing options

Transportation provided by employer

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions.
• Harvest seedlings.
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts.
• Tie and secure plants.
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality.
• Weeding.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers.
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• Maintain quality control and production records.
• Supervise and oversee crop-related operations.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Perform general farm duties.
• Budding trees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

Physical stamina

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities

• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Harvest seedlings
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Budding trees

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Deciduous trees

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer