Spence Farms Ltd
$25.00 to $35.00 hourly for 40 to 80 hours per week
Job requirements
Languages: English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Experience
5 years or more
Specific Skills
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Harvest crops; Feed and tend animals; Fertilize and spray crops; Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens; Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry; Write daily basic progress reports; Monitoring animal health
Equipment and Machinery Experience
Tractor; Swather; Sprayer or duster; Seed drill; Manure spreader; Loader; Haying equipment; Forage equipment; Farm truck; Fertilizer applicator; Combine harvester
Type of Farm Operations
Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots; Dry pea and bean farming; Hay farming; Oilseed (except soybean) farming; Wheat farming
Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
Work Site Environment
Confined spaces; Dangerous; Outdoors; At heights; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot; Cold/refrigerated
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines; Overtime required
Work Location Information
Rural area
Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills
Calving; Feed inventory; Handling animals; Weaning; Livestock branding
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Organized
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
To apply for this job email your details to spencefarmsltd@gmail.com
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