La cie Farmer John is hiring
Farm Machinery Operator with LMIA

Languages

• English or French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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.

Asset languages

• Spanish

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Corn farming
• Hay farming
• Organic farming
• Other grain farming
• Other miscellaneous animal farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• Wheat farming
• Dairy
• Grain, oil and forage crop

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Clean the crops
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Perform general farm duties
• Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Storage and silage system
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Forage equipment
• Haying equipment
• Manure spreader
• Swather
• Tillage equipment
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Automated systems experience

• Manure handling and storage

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week