General labourer – farm
Harmeson Farms Ltd based in Wildcat, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of General labourer – farm 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.
Employer Name: Harmeson Farms Ltd
Position: General labourer – farm
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.00 to $25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 90 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Wildcat, AB
Also hiring: Kitchen helper
Hiring: General labourer – farm
Job Description
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate will be responsible for livestock branding.
- The candidate must mix fertilizer.
- The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
- 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.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) Endorsement and a Pesticide Applicator’s Licence.
- 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 organised 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.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include beef cattle ranching (including feedlots), hay farming, livestock combination farming, other grain farming, and wheat farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty and dirty conditions.
- The candidate must work in all weather conditions.
Work setting
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
- The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
Experience and specialization
Type of crops
- The crops are grains.
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience operating farm equipment such as a farm truck, loader, tractor, combine harvester, forage equipment, haying equipment, manure spreader, planting equipment, seed drill, sprayer or duster, swather, tillage equipment, and hand tools.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- 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 should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have gloves.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email
By fax
403-279-6957