Farm Supervisor

Work site environment

• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• 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
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Type of product

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

Type of crops

• Greenhouse tomatoes
• Greenhouse vegetables

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

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