farm supervisor
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Harvest seedlings Tie and secure plants Weeding Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain quality control and production records Maintain work records and logs Hire and train staff Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Perform general farm duties
Supervision
16-20 people
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
Blueberries
Equipment and machinery experience
Harvesters
Additional information
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Gloves
Personal suitability
Team player
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
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
About Fraser Valley Packers Inc.
Founded in 1999 in the heart of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Fraser Valley Packers Inc. specializes in the processing, freezing, marketing and distribution of cultivated blueberries, red raspberries and blackberries. We are 100% vertically integrated in the small fruit industry.
Fraser Valley Packers’ processing plants are committed to the highest standards of Food Safe Production and Quality. FDA, USDA and Canadian Food Inspection Agency controls are strictly adhered to. Field scouts monitor the growing process from the field to processing plant, ensuring the highest food safety standards are met every time. The Individually Quick Freezing process or I-Q-F, is a state of the art processing technology that guarantees the finest quality “frozen” product on the market. This unique process seals in the juices and natural flavors, while maintaining the berries original shape. Product integrity is a core value for Fraser Valley Packers and the tracking and traceability labeling system can identify any single packaged serving and trace it back to the exact day and facility from which it was shipped.
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farm supervisor
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions Harvest seedlings Tie and secure plants Weeding Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain quality control and production records Maintain work records and logs Hire and train staff Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Perform general farm duties
Supervision
16-20 people
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
Blueberries
Equipment and machinery experience
Harvesters
Additional information
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Gloves
Personal suitability
Team player
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
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
About Fraser Valley Packers Inc.
Founded in 1999 in the heart of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Fraser Valley Packers Inc. specializes in the processing, freezing, marketing and distribution of cultivated blueberries, red raspberries and blackberries. We are 100% vertically integrated in the small fruit industry.
Fraser Valley Packers’ processing plants are committed to the highest standards of Food Safe Production and Quality. FDA, USDA and Canadian Food Inspection Agency controls are strictly adhered to. Field scouts monitor the growing process from the field to processing plant, ensuring the highest food safety standards are met every time. The Individually Quick Freezing process or I-Q-F, is a state of the art processing technology that guarantees the finest quality “frozen” product on the market. This unique process seals in the juices and natural flavors, while maintaining the berries original shape. Product integrity is a core value for Fraser Valley Packers and the tracking and traceability labeling system can identify any single packaged serving and trace it back to the exact day and facility from which it was shipped.