Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Maintain work records and logs; Hire and train staff

Area of Specialization

Agricultural crop service

Type of Farm Operations

Mushrooms

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Work Location Information

Rural area; Staff accommodation provided

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Negotiate with clients for provision of services; Maintain financial and production records; Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; Develop work schedules and establish procedures; Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent written communication; Organized

Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists Specific Skills

Greenhouse cleaning

Salary

• $20.00 to $25.00  hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week