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Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic worker who has previous experience in the same role and is willing to take on supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have University Bachelors degree or other specialized training or experience in agriculture
Min 2 years experience working in a large farming operation
Experience in an servicing and repairing agricultural equipment and in implementing agricultural best practices in a large farming operation
Ability to comprehend basic English instructions and information
Valid drivers license and driving record clear of any major traffic violations
Willingness to obtain a 1A Saskatchewan drivers licence
Physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy
Free of any chemical dependency
Responsibilities
Develop work schedules and establish procedures in concert with the owner to direct farm laborers in cultivating, planting, and harvesting crops
Supervise and oversee growing and other crop related operations
Ensure that farm equipment is regularly serviced and maintained
Operate farm equipment such as air drill, tractors, haying equipment, and combine as directed by the owner
Establish procedures to ensure farm safety
Maintain quality control and production records
Treat tools and equipment with respect and return all tools and equipment to the designated area.
Work extended hours during the busy farming seasons
Assist in general farm duties as directed by the employer.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Develop work schedules and establish procedures
Specific Skills
- Supervise farm operations
- Perform general farm duties
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
Type of Equipment
- Tractors
- Seed drill
- Fertilizer applicator
- Crop sprayers or dusters
- Swather or combine
Type of Farm Operations
- Grain, oil seed, forage crop