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82030.02 – Farm supervisors

Farm supervisors supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers, aquaculture labourers and harvesting labourers.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Farm supervisor

Core competencies

  • Management of Material Resources to monitor the availability of feed, seeds and tools, ensuring they are used wisely to avoid waste and optimize farm productivity
  • Time Management to schedule and coordinate activities of farm workers, ensuring tasks are completed on time and delays are minimized
  • Far Vision to observe large areas of land and multiple workers from a distance
  • Spatial Orientation to navigate large and sometimes complex farm layouts consisting of fields, barns, equipment and livestock
  • Attention to Detail to ensure tasks are performed correctly, such as monitoring animal health, checking machinery settings or verifying accurate application of fertilizers and pesticides
  • Knowledge in Livestock, Farm Animals & Wildlife to understand farm animal care requirements and health indicators to ensure wellness, oversee livestock programs and address illnesses

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Farm supervisors

    • Coordinate, assign and supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers and harvesting labourers
    • Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
    • Supervise, monitor and enforce procedures to maintain animal and crop health and welfare
    • Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
    • Supervise maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and supplies
    • Develop work schedules and establish procedures
    • Ensure farm safety, food safety and security and bio-security procedures are followed
    • Maintain quality control and production records
    • May perform general farm duties
    • May operate and repair digital technology and communication tools and equipment, such as robotic milking systems and global positioning systems (GPS).

Additional information

  • Farm supervisors may specialize in areas such as dairy, poultry, swine, beef, sheep, equine, fruit, vegetable, mixed or other specialty farming.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Managers in agriculture (80020)
  • Managers in horticulture (80021)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

82 – Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production

Sub-major group

820 – Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production

Minor group

8203 – Contractors and supervisors, agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services

Unit group

82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors

Occupational profile

82030.02 – Farm supervisors

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