farm workers supervisor

Silver Valley Farms; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company in Maple Ridge is seeking a farm supervisor to manage and coordinate the work of general farm workers and harvesting laborers. The role requires a certificate or diploma in a relevant field and 2 to 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include ensuring safety procedures, hiring and training staff, and maintaining production records. The work environment is fast-paced with tight deadlines, and communication skills are essential. This is an on-site position with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in farm management or supervision.
• Ability to communicate technical problems, processes, and solutions.
• Experience in maintaining quality control and production records.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• Hire and train staff.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Vegetable or fruit harvester

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Rural area

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
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Supervision

More than 20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Blueberries

Equipment and machinery experience

• Vegetable or fruit harvester

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player