general farm worker - harvesting

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Oilseed (except soybean) farming.
• Wheat farming.
• Dusty.
• Hot.
• All weather conditions.
• Dirty.

Tasks:

• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Cut agricultural crops.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.
• Fertilize and spray crops.
• Harvest crops.
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Perform general farm duties.
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.

Type of crops:

• Grains.
• Canola.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Quick learner.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.