field-grown crop foreman/woman
Job Description
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 65 hours per week
Education: College/CEGEP
Experience: 5 years or more
Asset languages
Dutch; Flemish
Spanish; Castilian
Work site environment
Corn farming
Dry pea and bean farming
Hay farming
Oilseed (except soybean) farming
Other grain farming
Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato)
Wheat farming
Dusty
Noisy
Outdoors
Grain, oil and forage crop
Potato and vegetable
Sugar beets
Work setting
Rural area
Willing to relocate
Agricultural equipment
Tasks
Develop specific plans to prioritize
Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
Direct farm grooming activities
Implement soil fertility programs
Mixing fertilizer
Organize tasks to accomplish the work
Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
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
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Perform general farm duties
Supervision
11-15 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Pesticide Applicator's Licence
Area of specialization
Agricultural crop service
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you live near the job location?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
To be determined
Day
Overtime required
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
