Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Dry pea and bean farming
Oilseed (except soybean) farming
Other grain farming
Wheat farming
Grain, oil and forage crop
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development
Cultivate on vertical farming system
Cut agricultural crops
Develop specific plans to prioritize
Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops
Harvest seedlings
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Organize tasks to accomplish the work
Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
Oversee the process of hoeing crops
Seed cutting
Shear and shape trees and plants with knife
Soil fertility programs
Tie and secure plants
Train seed cutting techniques to farm labourers
Weeding
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
Maintain financial and production records
Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Maintain quality control and production records
Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
Maintain work records and logs
Hire and train staff
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Perform general farm duties
Supervision
5-10 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Type of crops
Canola
Equipment and machinery experience
Automated irrigation system
Bulk handling system
Feeding and watering system
Fertilizer applicator
Harvesters
Seed drill
Sprayer or duster
Storage and silage system
Tractor
Forklift
Area of specialization
Agricultural crop service
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Employment terms options
Early morning
Employment terms options
Morning
Day
Weekend
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Gasoline paid
Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employer
On-site housing options
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
