Farm supervisor
Market Maker Agriculture Inc based in Duagh, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm supervisor who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours and Morning.
Employer Name: Market Maker Agriculture Inc
Position: Farm supervisor
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.00 hourly / 160 to 250 hours per month
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Duagh, AB
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Hiring: Farm supervisor
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
- The candidate must develop work schedules and procedures.
- The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
- The candidate will be responsible for supervising and overseeing crop growing and other crop-related operations.
- The candidate must keep work records and logs.
- The candidate will be expected to hire and train employees.
- 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 English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to supervise 5 to 10 people.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- 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 even in such conditions.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The type of farm operation is horticultural field crop farming.
Work setting
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
- Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
Level of expertise
- The candidate must be expert in maintenance and repair.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience operating a turf grass harvester, an automated irrigation system, a fertilizer applicator, a sprayer or duster, and a tractor.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check as well as a driver’s licence validity check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Health care plan.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email