Field Maintance and Opening Attendant

Berger; Bay du Vin; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Field Maintenance and Opening Attendant in Bay du Vin! This seasonal role offers the chance to work outdoors while operating heavy equipment and ensuring fields are ready for peat harvesting. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and value teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible hours, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions. Be part of a company with over 60 years of experience in horticulture, where your skills and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Group RRSP and group insurance

Annual allowance for safety and work gear

Employee discounts on products

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy or agricultural equipment is essential.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance on machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fields are maintained and ready for peat harvesting.
• Conduct daily inspections and basic maintenance of machinery.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Mechanical knowledge

Field maintenance

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Excavators

Tractors

Loaders

Ditchers

Augers

Job description

Are you recognized for you resourcefulness? Do you like operating equipment?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Field Maintenance and Opening Attendant – Bay du Vin

We are currently looking for a Field Maintenance and Opening Attendant to join our team in Bay-du-Vin. If you're reliable, hard-working, and thrive in a dynamic, hands-on role, this is the opportunity for you.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Field Maintenance and Opening Attendant, you will be a key player in ensuring our fields are maintained and ready for peat harvesting. This includes:

• Operating heavy equipment such as excavators, tractors, loaders, ditchers, and augers (screws);
• Performing field maintenance, including ditch clearing and preparation;
• Leading peat harvesting activities in our fields;
• Conducting daily inspections and basic maintenance of machinery to ensure safety and functionality;
• Supporting the team in various field operations as required.

If you’re someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and contributing to a team that values dedication and high standards, we want to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience operating heavy or agricultural equipment is essential;
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance;
• Strong sense of responsibility, autonomy, and teamwork;
• Physically fit and capable of working in varying outdoor conditions;
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS:

• Group RRSP and group insurance;
• Annual allowance for safety and work gear;
• Employee discounts on Berger products;
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Seasonal position with potential overtime hours that can be banked;
• Shift schedule : Day, evening, and night shifts may be required depending on operational needs.

ABOUT US: At Berger, we have been developing and marketing the best horticultural mixes for growing flowers, berries, market garden products in greenhouses and much more for more than 60 seasons. At Berger, you feel at home. It’s much more than a company: it’s a culture, a team, a stimulating and enriching living environment! To find out more about the company: https://www.berger.ca/en/about/

Berger volontarily subscribes to an equal access to employment program (PAÉE). Applications from women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and people with disabilities are encouraged.

The use of masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intention.

The salary displayed does not necessarily correspond to the salary range established for this position. We will recognize your skills and experience upon hiring by offering you competitive compensation as well as several other benefits.