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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