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Join Our Team as a Contractor - Agricultural Service!

Company: Van Burck Seeds

Location: Star City, SK

Salary: $25.00 to $28.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Job

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a rewarding opportunity? Van Burck Seeds is seeking a dedicated Contractor for Agricultural Service to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact our agricultural operations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Contractor, you will:

• Cut agricultural crops and develop specific plans to prioritize tasks.
• Direct deleafing activities and implement soil fertility programs.
• Mix fertilizers and oversee field clearing activities.
• Provide essential agricultural crop services, including plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
• Ensure adherence to farm safety and bio-security procedures.
• Maintain quality control and production records.
• Operate and maintain various farm machinery and equipment.
• Perform general farm duties and assist with loading and unloading vehicles.

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

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Physically demanding tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking with a large workload.

Personal Suitability

• Organized and a team player.

Additional Benefits

• Free parking available.
• On-site housing options.

Support for Diverse Communities

At Van Burck Seeds, we are committed to inclusivity and support for various communities:

• Offers mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Facilitates social and labor market integration for newcomers and refugees.
• Provides on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Supports Veterans in translating military skills to civilian roles.
• Offers mentorship and networking for Indigenous workers.
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination and discrimination against visible minorities.

Screening Questions

• 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 opportunity and contribute to the agricultural sector, we encourage you to apply!

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.