Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 57 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

Other grain farmingDustyNoisyOutdoorsHarvest cropsPotato and vegetable

Tasks

Coordinate planting and cultivating activitiesOrganize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activitiesSeed cuttingMaintain farm machinery, equipment and buildingsOperate and maintain farm machinery and equipmentExamine product for quality and its readiness for the marketClear fields of wood and stones

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Pesticide Applicator's LicenceAir Brake (Z) Endorsement

Type of crops

Potatoes

Equipment and machinery experience

Bulk handling systemHarvestersSeed drillSprayer or dusterTractorTruckTillage equipmentPlanting equipmentFarm truck

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licenceOwn transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detailBending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationHandling heavy loadsManual dexterityPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsRepetitive tasksCombination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communicationFlexibilityInitiativeOrganizedTeam player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you live near the job location?

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