Farm Supervisor

Employer

Gorman Farms Ltd

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

• Dry pea and bean farming
• Oilseed (except soybean) farming
• Other grain farming
• Wheat farming
• Grain, oil and forage crop

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
• Cultivate on vertical farming system
• Cut agricultural crops
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops
• Harvest seedlings
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
• Oversee the process of hoeing crops
• Seed cutting
• Shear and shape trees and plants with knife
• Soil fertility programs
• Tie and secure plants
• Train seed cutting techniques to farm labourers
• Weeding
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• 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
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

First Aid Certificate

Type of crops

Canola

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Bulk handling system
• Feeding and watering system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Storage and silage system
• Tractor
• Forklift

Area of specialization

Agricultural crop service

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Life insurance

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)