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Join Our Team as a Contractor - Agricultural Service!
Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Van Burck Seeds is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Contractors in Agricultural Service. This is a temporary position that offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to the agricultural community in Star City, SK.
About the Role
As a Contractor in Agricultural Service, you will play a vital role in the cultivation and management of agricultural crops. Your responsibilities will include:
- Cutting agricultural crops
- Developing specific plans to prioritize tasks
- Directing deleafing activities for crops
- Implementing soil fertility programs and mixing fertilizers
- Overseeing field clearing activities
- Weeding and providing essential agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting
- Ensuring adherence to farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Maintaining quality control and production records
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment
- Performing general farm duties
- Assisting trucks and delivery drivers with loading and unloading
Requirements
To be successful in this role, candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years in agricultural services
- Language: Proficiency in English
- Work Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Security: Criminal record check required
Equipment and Machinery Experience
Familiarity with the following equipment is essential:
- Automated irrigation systems
- Bulk handling systems
- Fertilizer applicators
- Harvesters
- Seed drills
- Sprayers or dusters
- Tractors
- Forklifts
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
This role is physically demanding and requires:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Handling a large workload
Personal Suitability
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Organized
- Team players
Salary and Benefits
The hourly wage for this position ranges from $25.00 to $28.00, negotiable based on experience. Join us and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!
Location
This position is based in Star City, SK.
Screening Questions
As part of the application process, candidates will be asked the following screening questions:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the agricultural sector, we encourage you to apply and become a part of the Van Burck Seeds family!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.