Harvesting labourer

Vikse Family Farm 1902 LTD situated in Donalda, AB is seeking applications for the job position of Harvesting labourer 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Harvesting labourer has received approval from the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Vikse Family Farm 1902 LTD
Position: Harvesting labourer
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Donalda, AB

Job Description

  • The candidate must mix fertilizer.
  • The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
  • The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
  • The candidate will be responsible for tracking and reporting on the current feed inventory.
  • The candidate must be able to handle animals.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have Air Brake (Z) endorsement.
  • The candidate must be able to lift more than 45 kg (100 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.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming (including feedlots) as well as other grain farming.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
  • 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

  • The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
  • The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
  • The candidate’s relocation costs should be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee’s relocation costs incurred in moving closer to the company’s offices or other work locations as required.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

  • The crops are grains.

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have experience with farm trucks, combine harvesters, fertilizer applicators, planting equipment, seed drills, and sprayers/dusters.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must be bondable.

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 be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • 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 must be willing to walk for long periods of time.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have gloves and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive On-site housing options, Other benefits, Team building opportunities, and Parking facilities.

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

  • Job reference number- Vikse2024
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Proof of the requested certifications
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