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Site Manager - Langham, Canada - Glacier Media Group

Glacier Media Group

Verified Company

Langham, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Discovery Farm is the go-to gathering place and learning hub for farmers and agricultural industry to share stories and insights, and to conduct business throughout the entire farming cycle by leveraging the strengths of Canadian agriculture.

This business represents demonstration research projects, knowledge transfer and outreach, large-scale outdoor events, field days and niche conferences.
Our success is born from collaboration. We work with partners who, like us, have farmers at the heart of all they do.
Operations include Discovery Farm Langham, demonstration research, event services, and Ag in Motion.

Job Purpose

Supporting the Glacier FarmMedia (GFM) and Discovery Farm missions,
Site Manager - Langham will work alongside a talented team of event and applied research professionals.

This position reports to the Operations Lead of Discovery Farm & Events.

As a key member of the Discovery farm team, you will oversee the Discovery Farm demonstration and research farm, trade show site, and facilities and coordinate customer events, while providing exceptional service to customers and partners and sharing your insights, thoughts, and advice as we find new and innovative ways to help farmers and ag professionals improve farming in Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities

_Business Administration_

Ensure budget for operational needs is followed
Maintain current supplier agreements
Oversee, and update biosecurity measures, and ensure compliance
Preparing and submitting event invoices to the finance department
Support Operations and other leads with administrative duties as requested

_Demonstration and Research Farm_

Relationship management with clients and partnerships regarding daytoday farm operations
Maintain all relevant crop and field records
Deliver and manage irrigation program for Discovery Farm
Collect and submit timesheets, invoices, and proof of payments for research projects
Ensure projects are executed at the correct timing and that Discovery Farm Langham clients are supported
Liaison with suppliers to ensure they are meeting target dates and maintaining client satisfaction
Manage and market crops including ordering seeds, and fertilizer, ensure planted correctly, marketing to the elevator, etc.
Liaison with our Applied Research Lead to assist those projects, source equipment, and supplies as needed

_Site and Facilities management_

Coordinate, train, and provide positive leadership to parttime employees
Promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale
Maintains quality service by fostering quality customer service standards, analyzing, and resolving customer service problems, and recommending system improvements
Coordinate and track maintenance and servicing of farm implements, infrastructure, tools, and supplies, and budget for repairs, replacements, and upgrades
Coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Ensuring completion of daily operations
Ensure site aesthetics are kept up i.e., grass is cut, weeds sprayed/pulled, whipper snipping
Accomplish objectives by managing staff, planning, and evaluating activities and daily tasks
Track inventory of assets
Identify and ensure logístical operations of the site are being met i.e.) ordering fuel, washrooms, rentals of equipment, vehicles, etc.
Coordinate and provide access to suppliers and partners to the site during and after business hours
Monitor and keep security systems up to date
Ability to perform physical tasks and support site staff as needed

_Events_

Manage a fastpaced environment and ensure operational efficiency
Work with clients or event coordinators to determine operational requirements to ensure the needs are met i.e.) building, land use,
Source supplies, rental items such as tents, AV, and catering, as well as setting up and tearing down the event
Maintain event calendar
Keep onsite staff informed of events and the time requirement needed from them
Recruit additional staff as needed to support event execution

_Ag in Motion_

Coordinate food vendors including preparing agreements, approving applicants, food court layout, and supporting the move in
Coordinate overnight camping
Support in booking supply requests required by programming, sponsorship, and sales teams
Onsite contact and support to all contractors
Determine and book security requirements
Hire, schedule, and train all parttime staff to execute Ag in Motion
Support staff as needed to ensure they are completing their tasks to the highest standard

_Health and Safety_

Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations
Ensure all staff adhere to health and safety regulations

_Skills and Experience_