Position: Farm Supervisor (NOC: 82030)
Company Name: Holden Lake Farm
Business Address: 2257 Yellow Point Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9X 1W9
Terms of Employment: Permanent
Salary: $26.00/hr.; 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day
No. of Position: One (1 vacancy)
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: English
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Floriculture production
Fruit and vegetable combination farming
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Overtime required
Work Location: 2257 Yellow Point Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9X 1W9
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
Cut agricultural crops
Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
Direct farm grooming activities
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Greenhouse cleaning
Harvest seedlings
Organize tasks to accomplish the work
Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
Seed cutting
Tie and secure plants
Train seed cutting techniques to farm labourers
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
Other benefits: Free parking available, On-site housing options
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of product
Ferns
Native plants
Perennials
Type of crops
Apples
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Blueberries
Cherries
Cucumbers
Garlic
Greenhouse tomatoes
Greenhouse vegetables
Herbs
Raspberries
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Zucchinis
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
Organized
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site housing options
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Support for youths
Support for Indigenous people
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
What you must include in your application:
Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:
Proof of the requested certifications
Copy of latest school transcript
Letter of recommendation