farm machinery operator

Government of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in Canada is looking for a skilled farm worker to harvest crops and operate various farm machinery. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in agriculture and possess the ability to follow safety protocols. This full-time position requires physical capability and the willingness to work on-site without the option of remote work. Benefits include on-site housing and transportation provided by the employer.

Benefits

On-site amenities

Transportation provided by employer

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in agriculture.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Ability to follow emergency and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Harvest crops and operate farm machinery.
• Supervise operation of mechanical equipment.
• Follow sustainable farming practices.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Harvesters

Tractor

Forage equipment

Haying equipment

Loader

Manure spreader

Agriculture production machineries

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Corn farming
• Hay farming
• Other grain farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Outdoors
• Wheat farming

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Room and board provided
• Willing to relocate
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Supervise operation of mechanical equipment and machinery
• Operate machines and equipment
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Harvesters
• Tractor
• Forage equipment
• Haying equipment
• Loader
• Manure spreader
• Agriculture production machineries

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Quick learner

Benefits Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Transportation provided by employer