farm supervisor

Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Job summary

Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd. in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking farm labor staff to support crop and tree production operations. You will perform weeding, assist with safety programs, and help manage records, equipment, and client services. This position is full-time, permanent, and on-site with no remote option.

The role requires working in a fast-paced, physically demanding rural environment, with supervision for a team of 5–10. Relocation is not covered; safety gear provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working on farms or agriculture operations is preferred.
• Ability to work in a rural outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

• Weeding.
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures.
• Maintain financial and production records.
• Negotiate with clients for provision of services.
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• Maintain quality control and production records.
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Hire and train staff.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

Team player

Organized

Job description

Posted onNovember 02, 2026 by Employer details Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd.

Job details

• Salary 38.00 hourly / 88 to 100 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Dusty
• Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Weeding
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Negotiate with clients for provision of services
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Coniferous trees
• Deciduous trees
• Ferns
• Native plants
• Perennials

Type of crops

Equipment and machinery experience

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Support for youths
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Support for Veterans
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-16