Farm Equipment Operator - Parkland Ventures Inc.

Job Title:  Farm Equipment Operator

# of Vacancies: 9

Term: Full-time (40-60 hrs  per week), Seasonal (1 April – 1 November 2027)

Company: Parkland Ventures Inc.

Business Address & Location of Work: SW 32-38-21 W2, Humboldt, Saskatchewan S0K 2A0

Mailing Address:  PO Box 3459, Humboldt, Saskatchewan S0K 2A0

Wage: $35 per hour

Education Requirement: No Formal Requirement

Experience Requirement: Minimum 5 years prior related farming experience, including experience with John Deere precision equipment

Language at workplace:  English

Job Description:

Note: these are seasonal positions only.  Parkland Ventures Inc., located near Humboldt, SK, (at SW 32-38-21 W2), is a 19,000 acre grain farm and is currently seeking nine (9) seasonal High Skilled Equipment Operators for their busy farming operation for the 2027 production season.  If you have a minimum five (5) years prior related farming experience and want to join a great team, apply today.

Precision Equipment Requirement:

Experience with John Deere precision equipment is a requirement. This includes AutoPath, AutoTurn, GS5 display operation and setup, equipment and field automation, John Deere Operations Center, variable rate, and RTK related activities. Applicants must possess the ability to work with and operate these features.

Compensation:

The starting wage for this position is $35.00 per hour, with the opportunity for higher wages depending on overall experience operating farm equipment and performing similar tasks. Returning employees are eligible for a retention wage increase based on the number of years worked with Parkland Ventures Inc. and the duties performed. Workers are covered by WCB disability insurance.  Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus at the end of the season, depending on the farm’s financial performance, employee safety, and other factors as determined by the company’s leadership.

Job Duties & Skills:

·         Operate and maintain large farm equipment and machinery

·         Set up and operate John Deere precision technology, including AutoPath, AutoTurn, GS5 displays, field automation, Operations Center, variable rate and RTK guidance

·         Clear fields of wood and stones

·         Mixing fertilizer

·         Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops

·         Fertilize and spray crops

·         Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting

·         Adhering to farm safety protocols

·         General and routine farm related duties as required

·         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively

·         Valid driver’s licence

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and references by reply to this ad or by mail to Parkland Ventures Inc. at PO Box 3459, Humboldt, Saskatchewan S0K 2A0.