Magill Farm & Field Service Inc. is seeking one (1) full-time Farm Supervisor to support and oversee crop-production activities on our commercial farming operation. The position is based at 90029 Range Road 204, Coaldale, Alberta T1M 1N1. This permanent, full-time role offers $28.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, with work hours that may vary depending on seasonal and operational needs (including early mornings or late evenings).
Wages
- $28.00 per hour
- 40 hours per week, full-time
- Atypical schedule depending on crop and harvesting cycles
Benefits
- 4% vacation pay
- On-site housing available with a $30/week payroll deduction
- No additional employer-paid benefits
Duties
Farm Supervisor Duties
- Supervise and coordinate daily crop-production activities, including soil preparation, planting, irrigation, maintenance, and harvesting.
- Oversee the safe operation of farm machinery such as swathers, combines, tractors, and other equipment used in grain production.
- Train, schedule, and monitor farm workers to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
- Implement and enforce workplace health and safety procedures.
- Monitor crop conditions, report issues to management, and ensure timely completion of all production stages.
- Maintain accurate daily records of activities, equipment usage, and production progress.
- Assist with troubleshooting and performing minor equipment and building repairs.
Specialized Crop Production Duties
- Participate in hands-on fieldwork including soil preparation, fertilizing, irrigating, and harvesting grain crops (wheat, barley, canola, lentils, mustard seed, flax).
- Monitor crop health, moisture levels, and field conditions; assist in implementing corrective measures.
- Handle and organize materials and supplies needed for seasonal operations.
General Farm Labour Duties
- Perform general yard and property maintenance including fencing, equipment cleaning, and debris removal.
- Assist with building maintenance and farm-site upkeep.
- Support various physical tasks involving bending, lifting, crouching, kneeling, and working on uneven ground.
Experience Requirements
- Previous farm experience is required.
- Ability to supervise staff and provide hands-on guidance in crop production.
- Must have strong people skills
- Must be physically capable of working outdoors in harsh seasonal weather and around large machinery.
Education
Work Environment
This position involves outdoor work in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and requires safe operation around large machinery and rotating equipment.
Physical fitness and situational awareness are essential.
Must have the ability to safely operate farming equipment such as combines, tractors, balers, augers, etc
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following to chelseyivor@gmail.com
a. Resume
b. Three refences
c. Answer the following questions
· When operating a tractor, what should you always do before starting the engine?
· What is the safest way to enter a grain bin?
· Why is machine guarding important on farm equipment?
· How should hay bales be stacked to prevent accidents?
· What is a key sign of heat stroke that farmers should watch for?
· The slow-moving vehicle emblem is to be displayed on farm equipment and all other vehicles designed to travel at speeds of 25 mph or less. What should you do if you approach farm equipment or a vehicle displaying this emblem?
· True or false? The slow-moving vehicle emblem is only to be displayed on tractors?
· When driving tractors and equipment on roads, what should you do to ensure your safety?
· What does ROPS stand for?
· When should you fasten your seat belt on a tractor?
· If you are driving a tractor and are turning; crossing a slope; or are on a rough, slick, or muddy surface, what should you do?
· True or false? Making sharp turns at high speeds, especially on a sloped surface, can be dangerous and cause an overturn.
· If you are driving a tractor out to a field and another worker hops on the steps for a ride, what should you do?
· True or false? When you get off a tractor you should leave it running.
· True or false? Many kinds of agricultural equipment expose workers to noise above safe levels, which can lead to hearing loss.
· True or false? Listening to earphones or earbuds is not only unsafe when operating a tractor, it can also lead to hearing loss if you listen to the music too loudly.
· Why do power take-off shafts need to be guarded?
· Do power take-off shafts must be guarded?
· When walking on or near a road, should you walk on the side of the road where you are facing traffic or on the side where your back is toward traffic?
· When hitching to a tractor, what should you hitch to?
Only applicants that follow this application procedure will be considered