Farm manager

Website Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society

$21.00 to $25.00 hourly for 37.5 hours per week

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

  • Floriculture production
  • Fruit and vegetable combination farming
  • Harvest crops

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Summer camp

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Harvesting seedlings
  • Hoeing crops
  • Vegetable culling
  • Weeding
  • Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
  • Manage overall operation of farm
  • Establish marketing programs
  • Maintain financial and production records
  • Perform general farm duties
  • Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers

Supervision

  • More than 20 people

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • Artisanal crops
  • Bell peppers
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cucumbers
  • Garlic
  • Melons
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes
  • Zucchinis

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Truck

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Health care plan

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

To apply for this job please visit freshroots.bamboohr.com.

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.
  • If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.



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