Government of Canada - Western

farm manager


Pay75k / year
LocationCreston/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40764457

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      3 years to less than 5 years

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      Work site environment

      • Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
      • Tree and orchard fruit

      Work setting

      • Rural area

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Handling animals
      • Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
      • Manage overall operation of farm

      Supervision

      • More than 20 people

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Chemical application certificate or licence
      • First Aid Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Type of crops

      • Apples
      • Cherries

      Equipment and machinery experience

      • Sprayer or duster
      • Tractor
      • Truck

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Drive manual transmission vehicle
      • Valid driver's licence

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Attention to detail
      • Bending, crouching, kneeling
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Hand-eye co-ordination
      • Handling heavy loads
      • Large workload
      • Manual dexterity
      • Physically demanding
      • Standing for extended periods
      • Tight deadlines
      • Work under pressure
      • Overtime required

      Personal suitability

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

      Benefits

      Health benefits

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