Farm supervisor | LMIA approved

Tobermory; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

eNature Greenhouses Inc. in Carlisle, ON is seeking a Farm supervisor to manage daily operations, including clipping, deleafing, and greenhouse cleanliness, while upholding safety and bio-security standards.

The role requires a College/CEGEP diploma, fluent English, and experience supervising 11–15 workers. A First Aid Certificate and Pesticide Applicator’s License are required. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and relocation may be needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
• College/CEGEP diploma required.
• Experience supervising 11–15 workers is an asset.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Pesticide Applicator’s License required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Willing to relocate to Carlisle, ON.

Responsibilities

• Clip vegetables and manage deleafing as part of daily tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the greenhouse and surrounding areas.
• Mix fertilisers and manage applications.
• Suckering and cucumber crop management.
• Cull vegetables to ensure quality.
• Assist in safety and bio-security Program development.
• Keep financial and production records and logs.
• Supervise and coordinate work of general farm workers and harvest labourers.
• Create work schedules and establish procedures.
• Hire and train employees and oversee use of farm machinery.

Skills

Fluent English

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

College/CEGEP diploma

Tools

Automated irrigation system

Feeding and watering system

Sprayer

Tractor

Job description

eNature Greenhouses Inc. based in Carlisle, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm supervisor who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Farm supervisor has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: eNature Greenhouses Inc.
Position: Farm supervisor
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $62,400 annually for 30 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Carlisle, ON

• The candidate will be in charge of clipping.


• The candidate will be in charge of deleafing.


• The candidate will be in charge of cleaning the greenhouse.


• The candidate will be in charge of mixing fertiliser.


• The candidate will be in charge of suckering.


• The candidate will be in charge of vegetable culling.


• The candidate will be expected to assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures.


• The candidate must keep financial and production records.


• The candidate will be required to negotiate with clients for the provision of services.


• The candidate will be required to provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.


• The candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.


• The candidate will be expected to create work schedules and procedures.


• The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.


• The candidate will be expected to keep track of quality control and production records.


• The candidate will be expected to supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.


• The candidate will be in charge of keeping work records and logs.


• The candidate will be expected to hire and train employees.


• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.


• The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.


• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.


• Candidate having experience is an asset.


• The candidate must be able to supervise 11 to 15 people.


• The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate and a Pesticide Applicator’s License.


• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.


• The candidate must be well-organized.


• The candidate should be a good team player.


• The type of farm operation is fruit and vegetable combination farming.


• The candidate must be able to work in hot conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.


• The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

Experience and specialization

Type of Crops

• The type of crop is cucumbers.

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with an automated irrigation system, a feeding and watering system, a sprayer or duster, and a tractor.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s license.


• The candidate must have their own transportation.


• The candidate must have their own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.


• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.


• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.


• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.


• The candidate should have an eye for details.


• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.


• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.


• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have their own safety equipment/gear, steel-toed safety boots and gloves.


• The candidate has access to free parking.