Vacancy open for Farm Manager at Blue Bay Orchards.
Overview of Blue Bay Orchards
Blue Bay Orchards is a vibrant agricultural business dedicated to cultivating high-quality fruits, primarily focusing on premium varieties of apples, pears, and other orchard fruits. Nestled in a region known for its fertile soil and favorable climate, Blue Bay Orchards has established itself as a leader in sustainable farming practices, utilizing innovative techniques to promote environmental stewardship while ensuring superior produce.
The orchard operates with a strong commitment to sustainability, offering farm-to-table freshness and reducing its carbon footprint through eco-friendly farming practices. Blue Bay Orchards prides itself on producing fruits that not only taste great but also reflect the company’s dedication to sustainable agriculture. With a rich history and a deep connection to the land, Blue Bay Orchards continues to grow and adapt to the changing needs of both the market and the environment.
Whether supplying local farmers’ markets, grocery chains, or direct-to-consumer channels, Blue Bay Orchards is known for its attention to detail, premium fruit quality, and dedication to the well-being of its customers and the planet.
Wanted! Farm Manager at Blue Bay Orchards
At the moment there is a vacancy open for Farm Manager at Blue bay Orchards. The details of the job are as follows:
Job details
- Location Meaford, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 48.07 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment/Full time
- Shifts Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Job Bank # 3244205
Job overview
Working at Blue Bay orchards as a Farm Manager you will be required to have full command and fluency over English language. Furthermore, the candidate needs a secondary school graduation certificate
At least 5 years or more experience is required for the position. Work must be completed on site and there is no option to work remotely. This is a green job. Please note that the candidate must be willing to relocate because this is a rural post. Be ready sweat and toil in hot, dusty, noisy tree and fruit orchards.
Your responsibilities
As a Farm Manager at Blue Bay Orchards. you will be required to carry out he following tasks and responsibilities
- Oversee Farm Operations: Coordinate and organize daily farm activities to ensure smooth operations.
- Financial & Production Record Keeping: Track income, expenses, and monitor overall farm profitability.
- Staff Recruitment & Supervision: Hire qualified staff, provide training, and manage daily activities.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and guide a large workforce across different farm areas.
- Management of Specialized Staff: Oversee staff members in specific roles, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
Important requirements and information
Working as Farm Manager at Blue Bay Orchards here is some additional information you will need in order to ensure efficiency and performance
Skills for Achieving Excellence
Blue Bay Orchards is looking for the following skills set in its desired candidates
- Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for the role.
- Strong Organizational Skills: Must be highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining order and efficiency.
- Collaborative Mindset: Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment, working well with others.
- Decisive Judgment: Capable of making well-considered decisions with confidence, even in high-pressure situations.
- Initiative and Flexible: Should be able to take initiatives alone when and where needed and should be flexible to take on added work if required.
Expertise and Experience that will take you forward
At Blue Bay Orchards we are looking for individuals
- Who are knowledgeable about crops especially APPLES
- Who are proficient in the use of equipment and farm machinery and
- Who have knowledge about Automated irrigation systems
What to Expect?
Kindly note that this is a job in a fast paced environment, requires bending crouching and kneeling. The job is also physically demanding, requires attention to detail, standing for long periods of time and excellent hand eye co-ordination. You can also be asked to manage large amounts of work load and are expected to work under pressure . If you think you can fulfill these requirements we would love to hear from you.
Who can apply?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply?
By direct apply
By mail
4576 Yonge Street suite 406
Toronto, ON
M2N 6N4
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Advertised until
Last date to apply for the job is : 2025-03-28
