grain farm labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Oilseed (except soybean) farming
• Other grain farming
• Outdoors
• Wheat farming
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Noisy
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Cut agricultural crops
• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Grains
• Canola

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Fertilizer applicator
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tillage equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Quick learner

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)