Farm supervisor

G.W.G. Heeg Farms, located at 773 Robinson Rd., Dunnville, ON N1A 2W1, is currently seeking applications for the position of Farm Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning. The LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) has approved the Farm supervisor position.

Employer Name: G.W.G. Heeg Farms
Position: Farm supervisor
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $23.00 hourly / 44 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 773 Robinson Rd., Dunnville, ON N1A 2W1

Also hiring: Worker, farm

Job Description

  • The candidate must monitor animal health.
  • The candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of farm safety and biosecurity procedures.
  • The candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
  • The candidate must ensure that farm safety and biosecurity procedures are followed.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality control and production records.
  • The candidate must supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining work records and logs.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate must have strong leadership skills.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include organic farming, dairy farming, grain, oil and forage crop farming, as well as livestock farming.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration despite these conditions.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.

Work setting

  • The candidate should be willing to work in a rural area, where 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 should work from a remote location, which is the practice of employees performing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.
  • The candidate should work in a staff accommodation that offers live-in facilities, provided by the employer, which provides housing to its employees.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate has experience operating various types of equipment and machinery, including automated manure handling and storage systems, bulk handling systems, feeding and watering systems, automated milking systems, tractors, forklifts, forage equipment, farm trucks, and skid steers.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate has experience operating automated bulk grain or feed handling systems.

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 finish the work within the given timeline.
  • 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 manage a large workload.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

heegfarms@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
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