Farm supervisor

Myers Organic Farms Inc. in Aldergrove, BC is seeking a self-motivated Farm supervisor. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Terms of employment: Term or contractFull time. Work schedule: Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must consider water saturation, light, and temperature when planning for crop growth and development.
• The candidate must cut agricultural crops.
• The candidate must divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• The candidate must perform greenhouse cleaning.
• The candidate must harvest seedlings.
• The candidate must mix fertilizers.
• The candidate must organize tasks to accomplish the work.
• The candidate must oversee the activities of clearing fields.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• The candidate must maintain financial and production records.
• The candidate must provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.
• The candidate must co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
• The candidate must ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are strictly followed.
• The candidate must maintain quality control and production records.
• The candidate must supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.
• The candidate must maintain accurate work records and logs.
• The candidate must hire and train staff.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate must work from a remote location, performing their duties from a site other than the employer’s central office while maintaining productivity and communication.
• The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large workload.

Transportation/travel information

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

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

Apply with the button on this page: your resume is emailed to the employer.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?