Farm supervisor

SANDHU ORCHARDS; Creston; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Job summary

SANDHU ORCHARDS in Canada is seeking a farm supervisor to coordinate and oversee daily field operations at the on-site location. The role involves working outdoors in dusty and hot conditions, with staff accommodation available for employees.

You will ensure safety protocols and bio-security measures are followed and maintain production records. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience in farming, strong leadership skills, and the ability to hire and train a team of 5–10 workers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Secondary school completion required.
• Ability to supervise 5–10 staff.
• On-site work only; physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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
• Hire and train staff
• Perform general farm duties

Skills

Leadership

Farm safety

Quality control

Education

Secondary school

Job description

OVERVIEW

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.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors

WORK SETTING

• Staff accommodation available

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Hire and train staff
• Perform general farm duties

SUPERVISION

• 5-10 people

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Agricultural crop service

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking