farm supervisor

Work site environment

• Hay farming
• Oilseed (except soybean) farming
• Organic farming
• Other grain farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Wheat farming
• Grain, oil and forage crop

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Implement soil fertility programs
• Soil fertility programs
• 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
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Bulk handling system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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