Contractor – agricultural service

Responsibilities

• Soil fertility programs
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated manure handling or storage system
• Bulk handling system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Agricultural crop service

Security and safety

• Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Green job

 The employer stated that this is a green job because the position:

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes