Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 72 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 5 years or more or equivalent experience Asset languages Spanish; Castilian Work site workplace Fruit and vegetable combination farming Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato) Hot Outdoors Potato and vegetable Tree and orchard fruit Work setting Rural area Tasks Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development Develop specific plans to prioritize Direct farm feed inventory activities Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Implement soil fertility programs Level earth to fine grade specifications Mixing fertilizer Organize tasks to accomplish the work Oversee the activities of clearing the fields Oversee the process of hoeing crops Shear and shape trees and plants with knife Tie and secure plants Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality Weeding Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures 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 Type of crops Apples Asparagus Bell peppers Cabbage Carrots Cauliflowers Cucumbers Field berries Garlic Melons Onions Raspberries Strawberries Sweet corn Tomatoes Zucchinis Equipment and machinery experience Automated irrigation system Feeding and watering system Fertilizer applicator Harvesters Seed drill Sprayer or duster Tractor Vegetable or fruit harvester Forklift 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 Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player Screening questions Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Employment terms options Day Weekend Overtime required

📌 farm supervisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Horsting's Farm Market
📍 British Columbia