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

holdenlakeahm@gmail.com

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

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Farm Supervisor (NOC: 82030)

Farm Supervisor (NOC: 82030)