Fruit Farm Foreman/Forewoman

About the role

Algoma Orchards Corp. is seeking a motivated Fruit Farm Foreman or Forewoman to lead daily operations on its organic apple orchard in Newcastle, ON. You will coordinate a team of over 20 workers, ensure crop quality, and maintain safety and bio‑security standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and monitor water saturation, light, and temperature for optimal crop growth.
• Develop and prioritize specific production plans, dividing fresh produce into marketable and non‑marketable lots.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
• Maintain financial, production, and quality‑control records.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery such as tractors, sprayers, and fertilizer applicators.
• Assist with pruning, training trees, and other horticultural tasks to improve fruit quality.

Required profile

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to work as a team player.
• Ability to handle physically demanding work, including lifting up to 23 kg.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, pressure‑filled environment with tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Fertilizer applicator operation.
• Sprayer/duster operation.
• Tractor operation.

What we offer

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.