Agricultural Supervisor (Term)

Job Summary:

The Agricultural Supervisor plans, organizes, and executes market garden operations while overseeing livestock care, site infrastructure, youth programming, and staff/volunteer engagement. This role provides direct leadership and support to ensure sustainable agricultural production and active community involvement. This term role is Monday-Friday, with the occasional evening and weekend.

Principal Tasks:

Agricultural Operations & Seasonal Planning

- Develop and execute annual market garden plans, crop rotations, and soil health management strategies.

- Oversee the operation of the cold-climate, passive solar greenhouse, including seed starting, crop maintenance, and annual Plant Sale.

- Manage day-to-day field operations, including bed preparation, transplanting, irrigation, pest and weed control, and soil fertility.

- Source and procure seeds, tools, and farming supplies within the operational budget.

- Maintain farm equipment, tools, and infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operations.

- Oversee operations for the Solar Garden and Food Forest, while supporting Indigenous Medicine Garden volunteers as needed.

Harvesting, Distribution & Sales

- Establish weekly harvest schedules, wash and pack workflows, and crop logs to supply the CSA, Farm Store, commercial kitchen, and external buyers.

- Collaborate with the Kitchen Program Coordinator to align crop selection with culinary requirements and menu planning.

- Manage wholesale operations, including client communications, order fulfillment, and sales logistics.

- Partner with social enterprise, kitchen, and site leadership to maintain accurate inventory and stock management systems.

- Coordinate crop supply and logistical planning with staff and caterers for the annual Harvest Supper.

Youth Programming, Volunteers & Community Engagement

- Guide and supervise the Farm Operations Assistant
with youth participants, corporate teams, and volunteers during hands-on field activities.

- Schedule, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with agricultural activities.

- Facilitate workshops and lead farm tours for university classes, community groups, and public visitors.

- Collaborate with the Farm Operations Assistant
to evaluate and refine youth curriculum and program delivery.

- Provide coverage for general operational and program duties, including driving, sales support, and facility maintenance.

Site & Administrative Operations

- Directly supervise the Farm Operations Assistants.

- Track and report on production data, sales performance, and operational farm expenses.

- Obtain a valid Class 4 Driver's License to handle site transport, deliveries, and team logistics.

Qualifications:

- Experience in small scale farming (horticulture and/or pastured livestock)

- Demonstrated ability to train, schedule, and lead staff in hands-on field activities

- Initiative and proven problem-solving skills

- Ability to track production metrics, manage operational farm expenses, and maintain stock inventory systems

- Physically able to work outdoors for long periods of time (standing, walking, crouching, carrying heavy objects)

- Valid Driver’s License and access to transportation (FortWhyte Farms is a 20-30 min walk from bus stop)

- Class 4 Driver’s License an asset, and will be required upon employment

- Successful Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check & Child Abuse Registry Check

- Ability to work independently/self-directed, as well as in a team

- Experience working with underserved and diverse youth an asset

- Experience training and working with volunteers an asset

- Experience operating farm machinery (tractor) an asset