Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
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Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
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Dry pea and bean farming
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Livestock combination farming
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Oilseed (except soybean) farming
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Wheat farming
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All weather conditions
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Farm
Work setting
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Staff accommodation available
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Rural area
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Remote location
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Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Apply fertilizers
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Mixing fertilizer
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Write daily basic progress reports
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Clean work area
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Fertilize and spray crops
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Harvest crops
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Perform general farm duties
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Maintain equipment
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Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
Equipment and machinery experience
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Farm truck
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Forklift
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Loader
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Tractor
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Combine harvester
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Fertilizer applicator
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Haying equipment
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Manure spreader
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Planting equipment
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Seed drill
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Swather
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Hand tools
Automated systems experience
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Bulk grain or feed handling - automated
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Storage and silage system
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Driver's abstract
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Handling heavy loads
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Overtime required
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Weight handling
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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site housing options
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.