Job description:

Job Location: Various locations across Canada (e.g., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba)

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: Competitive wages based on experience and location (typically $15 - $25 per hour)

Number of Vacancies: Varies (multiple openings per farm, depending on size)

Job Summary:

We are seeking reliable and hardworking Grain Farm Workers to join our agricultural team for the 2024 farming season. As a Grain Farm Worker, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks involved in planting, cultivating, harvesting, and maintaining grain crops. This position offers hands-on experience in modern grain farming and is ideal for individuals looking to work in an agricultural setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Work: Assist in planting, irrigating, and maintaining grain crops such as wheat, barley, canola, and corn.
• Harvesting: Operate and maintain basic farm machinery such as tractors, combines, seeders, and sprayers during the harvest season.
• Crop Monitoring: Check fields for pest infestations, weed growth, and crop health, and report findings to the farm supervisor.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance tasks on farming equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and simple repairs.
• Loading and Transporting: Load grain into transport trucks and ensure safe and efficient transport to storage facilities.
• Farm Upkeep: Assist with general farm maintenance, including cleaning barns, repairing fences, and maintaining irrigation systems.

Job Requirements:

• Education: No formal education is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience working on a farm or handling farm machinery is an asset but not mandatory. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy objects, bending, standing for long periods, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of farm machinery operations and maintenance is a plus. Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Language: Basic proficiency in English (or French, in certain regions) for effective communication and safety purposes.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position that may require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended hours during peak planting and harvest seasons. Flexibility with working hours is essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• On-the-job training and development.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a large-scale farming operation.
• A safe and supportive working environment.