Job description:
Company Name: 1181220 BC Ltd. O/A Vintage Farms
Location: 4936 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3Z 1G6
Email: jobsatfarm@gmail.com
Position: Farm Manager
NOC: 0821
Positions available: 1
Duration: Full time / Permanent
Hours: 40hrs/wk
Wages: $21.00/hr
Overtime: $31.50/hr (As per BC Standards – for over 8 hrs/day; 40 hrs/wk)
Observed Holidays: As outlined on labour.gov.bc.ca – 10 stat holidays/yr
Education: High School
Experience: 1 year to 2 years of experience
Language: English
Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Duties:
- Work closely with the farm owner in order to develop and model proper and efficient techniques and systems;
- Manage, oversee and inspire farm staff in the daily operations of the farm;
- Present hiring recommendations to the farm owner, train new staff in regard to established farm standards;
- Provide development/advancement opportunities for farm staff;
- Schedule staff, assign day-to-day tasks, and ensure farm is managed in a sustainable fashion;
- Work with farm owner to select the variety of crops to plant; and develop and implement planting schedules;
- Scout for disease and insect infestations and take immediate action;
- Manage cover cropping, composting, planting, cultivating, irrigating, weed control, pest management, and all aspects of soil management;
- Record and document daily work flows, project lists, and maintain detailed records of harvests, maintenance, supplies, productivity, etc.;
- May be required to research and negotiate pricing for farm purchases (machinery, pesticides, seeds, etc.)
- May be required to do general farm work, building repairs, maintenance, supply runs, etc. as needed;
- May be required to operate a variety of mechanical equipment (including tractors, seeders, irrigation systems, electrical interfaces, etc.);
- Ensure that a clean and safe work environment is maintained at all times
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Note: We welcome applications from Aboriginals, People with Disabilities, School Leavers and New immigrants.
