About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. Confined spaces. Dusty. Noisy. Wet/damp. Grain, oil and forage crop. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Perform general farm duties. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Type of crops: Canola. Type of trucking and equipment: Tractor-trailer. Food specialties: Cereals, grains and pulses. Equipment and machinery experience: Fertilizer applicator. Seed drill. Sprayer or duster. Storage and silage system. Tractor. Combine harvester. Farm truck. Loader. Planting equipment. Swather. Tillage equipment. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Dryers. Automated systems experience: Bulk grain or feed handling - automated. Area of specialization: Welding. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day.