Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Asset languages
- Spanish
- Panjabi
Work site environment
- Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Work setting
- Staff accommodation available
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Maintain financial and production records
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
- Develop work schedules and establish procedures
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
- Maintain work records and logs
- Perform general farm duties
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- Blueberries
- Field berries
Equipment and machinery experience
- Automated irrigation system
- Fertilizer applicator
- Tractor
- Vegetable or fruit harvester
- Forklift
Area of specialization
- Agricultural crop service
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
- Overtime required
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- On-site housing options