Farm supervisor

Oso Berry Farms Inc. ( Qualicum Beach, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Farm supervisor. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Position status: Seasonal employment or Full time. Shift timings include: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must cut agricultural crops.
• The candidate must tie and secure plants.
• The candidate must perform weeding.
• 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 operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must apply fertilizers.
• The candidate must examine product for quality and market readiness.
• The candidate must sort fruits and vegetables.
• The candidate must pack fruits and vegetables.

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 ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• 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 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.

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 perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to apply

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

In person

820 Corcan Road
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 2E9
Between 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.

• 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?