Farm Supervisor

Alberta; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking a Farm Supervisor to coordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, ensuring farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. The role focuses on maintaining quality control and production records.

You will supervise growing and other crop-related operations, be available for shift or on-call work, and assess language requirements (English or French) as part of the job posting. The work involves outdoors, barns, and physical activity.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in farming environments?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

• 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
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

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Agricultural and Related Service Contractors and Managers

OBJECTIVE

Interest in handling machinery and equipment; and in participating in the provision of services

METHODICAL

Interest in co-ordinating and maintaining financial and operational records; and in hiring and training workers

innovative

Interest in negotiating with farmers and farm managers regarding services

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