Semences Supreme Seed is hiring
Farm Machinery Operator with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Corn farming
• Dry pea and bean farming
• Other grain farming
• Wheat farming
• Grain, oil and forage crop
• All weather conditions

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Mixing fertilizer
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Negotiate with clients for provision of services
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• 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
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general farm duties
• Train staff
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Pesticide Applicator's Licence
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Forklift Operator Certification

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Combine harvester
• Forage equipment
• Loader
• Manure spreader
• Planting equipment
• Tillage equipment
• Forklift
• Hand tools
• Agriculture production machineries

Automated systems experience

• Automated environmental control equipment

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer