General labourer – farm

Tobermory; Rycroft; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Free parking

On-site amenities

Paid time off

Employer-provided transportation

Job summary

The Z Spread Ltd in Wanham, AB is seeking a General labourer – farm to support our agricultural operations. The position offers term/contract and full-time options with 30–40 hours per week, and wage between $16.50 and $25.00 per hour.

Training is provided and accommodation options may be available. Responsibilities include brush clearance, field maintenance, planting and harvesting crops, and operating farm equipment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid Certification is required.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Willingness to work long hours outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Clear brush and debris from fields, pens, and work areas.
• Clear fields of wood and stone.
• Harvest crops and cut agricultural crops.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Skills

English language

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Z Spread Ltd situated in Wanham, AB is seeking applications for the job position of General labourer – farm who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Term or contract or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work during flexible Hours, and shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: The Z Spread Ltd
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.50 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Wanham, AB

• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
• The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
• The candidate will be responsible for cutting agricultural crops.
• The candidate must cut agricultural seeds in accordance with farm standards.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate must clean the work area.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• Farm operations include hay farming, organic farming, other grain farming, and wheat farming.
• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and dirty conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

• Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
• Accommodation will be provided for the candidate.
• The candidate will be provided with room and board.
• The candidate must be willing to work in rural and remote areas.

Experience and specialization

• The type of crops are grains.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must be able to recognise similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.
• Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus, Gas reimbursement, and Gratuities.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site amenities, On-site housing options,On-site recreation and activities, Other benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days),Team building opportunities, Employer-provided transportation, Parking facilities and Variable or compressed work week.