Farm worker

Spence Farms Ltd based in Cremona, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Spence Farms Ltd
Position: Farm worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 to $35.00 hourly for 40 to 80 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Cremona, AB

Type of Farm Operations: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, Dry pea and bean farming, Hay farming, Oilseed (except soybean) farming, Wheat farming

Job Description

The candidate would be responsible in doing planting, cultivating and irrigation of crops according to schedule.
The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
The candidate will be in charge of harvesting of crops.
The candidate would be responsible for protecting crops from weeds and pests by taking appropriate actions like spraying pesticides etc.
The candidate will be required to inspect already planted crops to ensure that they are growing properly and address any prevailing issues.
The candidate will be required to monitor irrigation and soil moisture as per crop requirements.
The candidate must report any signs of insect or disease damage.
The candidate should be responsible in ensuring cleanliness of the farm.
The candidate will be required to keep an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.
The candidate should be responsible in keeping daily progress reports of the farm.
The candidate will be required to removes dry leaf debris from crop using both hands.
The candidate will be required to ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
The candidate must examine the quality of the product and get it ready for the market.
The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
The candidate will be required to clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
The candidate will be required to regularly set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops.
The candidate would be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
The candidate will be required to work in conjunction with large animal vets to provide herd health management, veterinary treatments, and routine vaccinations.
The candidate will be required to identify sick animals and work with veterinarian to determine proper treatment.
The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare.
The candidate should regularly monitor animal health.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum 5 or more years of working experience in similar industry.
The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement certificate.
The candidate should have good communication skill.
The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be accountable.
The candidate should be authentic.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate would be responsible for cleaning crops.
The candidate should need to do regular clipping activities for plants.
The candidate will be required to do harvesting of seedlings.
The candidate will be required to do regular weeding activity in the farm.
The candidate will be required to do regular seed cutting in the farm.
The candidate would be responsible for mixing fertilizer in correct proportions.
The candidate would be responsible for farm animal grooming.
The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

The candidate should have prior experience operating a tractor, swather, sprayer or duster, seed drill, manure spreader, farm truck, haying equipment, forage equipment, fertiliser applicator, and combine harvester.

Security and Safety

The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
The candidate should have clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations.

Work Site Environment

The candidates will be required to work in confined spaces.
The candidate should be prepared to work under dangerous work conditions
The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
The candidate must be able to work at heights.
The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty and hot or cold environments.
The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
The candidate will be required to work in areas with a high odour density.

Transportation/Travel Information

For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle
The candidate should have valid driver’s licence.
The candidate will be required to drive manual transmission vehicle.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information

The candidate will be required to work in rural area.

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

The candidate will be expected to help with calving.
The candidate would be responsible for implementing smooth weaning process in the farm.
The candidate would be in charge of keeping an inventory of the necessary feed ingredients.
The candidate will be in charge of livestock branding.
The candidate must be able to handle animals.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

Cover letter