Farm Supervisor

Farm Supervisor
Job Number # 
32053
Employer 
Port Alberni Shelter Society- Shelter Farm
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Apr 17, 2025
Apply By 
May 01, 2025
Start Date 
2025-04-21
Schedule 
Full Time
Hours 
8 week full time contract Monday - Friday
Wage 
$20.00
NOC Code 
8252
Source 
Employer
Details 

We are hiring an enthusiastic and reliable Farm Supervisor for an 8-week Canada Summer Jobs position, starting immediately. This hands-on role includes supervising field operations, helping maintain crop quality, and supporting the team’s day-to-day workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee planting, watering, weeding, and general vegetable crop maintenance in the field.
  • Help with seeding, harvesting and packaging operations with a focus on accuracy and quality.
  • Monitor and verify product quality and production outputs.
  • Collaborate with team members to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, and solve problems effectively.
Qualifications 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
  • Must be willing to learn to operate a walk-behind tractor and use a wheelbarrow efficiently.
  • Experience in greenhouse or vegetable farming is an asset.
  • Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions including rain.
  • Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment, as per Canada Summer Jobs program guidelines.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  • Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • All genders welcome
How to Apply 

please email riley@portalbernishelter.com with your resume if you are interested.