Full-Time

Farm Supervisor

Posted on Apr 17

Rising Sun Acres Inc

203 Mersea Road 3, Leamington, ON, N8H 3V5

Languages English

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Vegetable or fruit harvester; Tractor; Sprayer or duster; Fertilizer applicator

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Maintain work records and logs; Hire and train staff

Area of Specialization Agricultural crop service

Type of Farm Operations Fruit and vegetable combination farming

Type of Crops Greenhouse vegetables

Work Site Environment Noisy; Hot

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise More than 20 people

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Maintain financial and production records; Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting; Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; Develop work schedules and establish procedures; Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Deleafing; Mixing fertilizer; Suckering; Vertical farming system; Greenhouse cleaning; Lowering

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