farm manager

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Hay farming
• Other grain farming
• Potato and vegetable

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
• Coordinate planting and cultivating activities
• Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops
• Handling animals
• Implement soil fertility programs
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
• Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
• Seed cutting
• Supervise staff in shoots positioning and seed cutting
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Manage overall operation of farm
• Maintain financial and production records
• Perform general farm duties
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Supervisory Experience

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Chemical application certificate or licence
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Soybeans
• Potatoes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)