This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
Simpson Farms is a 4th generation family farm that is located 5 minutes east of Moose Jaw and has been operating since 1978. Today, we grow pedigree durum, wheat, lentils, peas, chick peas, flax and canary. Simpson Farms (SFJV) is a sister company to Simpson Seeds Inc. and has created a synergy that allows the farm to market all of their seed to local producers, and commercial grain to countries all around the world.
Currently, we are accepting applications for full-time employment from individuals with an Agriculture diploma or degree and a passion for farming.
Simpson Farms offers a very competitive compensation plan which includes a comprehensive benefits package and a company-matched pension plan.
Working with the Farm Management team, you will trained in and be responsible for the following duties:
- Looking after seed calls and sales
- Producer visits and field checks on contracted acres.
- Seed contracts and invoicing.
- Seed cleaning quality control.
- Pedigree seed paperwork ie. csga, declarations and certificates.
- Managing seed distribution and payments.
- Seed and trade shows.
- Field scouting for SFJV.
- SFJV inventory tracking and sampling.
- Some farm equipment operations.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Field Crop Specializations
- Specialty crops
Type Of Work Experience
- Marketing
- Field crops
- Agricultural products processing
Specific Skills - Field Crops
- Seed/seeding production
- Quality control
- Plant disease, pest and weed prevention and eradication
- Plant growth and development
- Plant nutrition
- Marketing and distribution
- Inspection
- Harvesting
- Classification