grain farm worker

Sissons Farms Ltd.; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation available

On-site housing options

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Sissons Farms Ltd. in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, is seeking motivated farm workers for seasonal, full-time duties on a crop and grain operation.

You will apply fertilizers, plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, operate and maintain farm machinery, and ensure a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced environment. A valid driver's license is required, and on-site staff housing may be available.

Qualifications

• Seasonal, full-time position.
• Must be a permanent resident or have a valid Canadian work permit.
• Work location: Portage la Prairie, MB, Canada; on site only.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Quick learner

Job description

Job details

• Salary 20.00 to 28.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time

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

• Dry pea and bean farming
• Other grain farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Wheat farming

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Type of crops

• Soybeans
• Grains
• Canola

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Loader
• Tractor
• Planting equipment
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tillage equipment
• Welding
• Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-24

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Sissons Farms Ltd.

• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting