farm supervisor

Government of Canada; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Richmond Hill, Canada, is seeking an experienced agricultural supervisor to oversee farm operations. Responsibilities include cultivating crops, coordinating labor, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate should have at least a year of farming experience, focus on detail, and be capable of managing a large team. The role requires working onsite with no options for remote work and involves physical demands in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in farming.
• Ability to supervise more than 20 people.
• Experience with cucumbers and agricultural crop service.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate on vertical farming system.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of farm laborers.
• Maintain quality control and production records.

Skills

Supervising farm workers

Maintaining quality control

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, 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 site environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Hot
• Noisy

Responsibilities Tasks

• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Tie and secure plants
• 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
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Perform general farm duties
• Cut horticultural crops

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization Type of crops

• Cucumbers

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits