Intro
Job Posted January 24, 2023
Number of Vacancies:
3
Job Posting Length:
Four weeks
Availability:
Canadian Workers or Permanent Residents
Business Operation:
Grain Farm (Organic)
Occupation:
Jr. Farmer/Sr. Farmer/ Operations Supervisor
Employment Terms:
Permanent (year-round)
City: Coalhurst
Provincial Area:
Southern Alberta
Marketed to:
Male or Female
Employer
Employer Info:
Duban Farms is seeking multiple new team members for the 2023 growing season to help grow our irrigated, organic grain crops. Both seasonal and year round employment is being offered with opportunities for advancement. On our farm, you will be involved with farm tasks including seeding, irrigating, harvesting, compost production and grain cleaning.
Wage and Benefits
Wage Rate:
See below
Experience and Education
Driver’s License (required):
5
Education:
Basic
Job Experience:
Previous farm experience. (1-2 years)
Job Duties
Livestock:
Farm Machinery:
General Requirements:
- Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills in English
- Thoughtful, accountable and trustworthy decision making ability
- A willingness and commitment to learn new things
- A positive attitude and team player
- Punctually and reliable attendance to work
- Ability to take on responsibilities
- Class 5 driver’s license (Class 1 or 3 would be preferred) with reliable transportation
- Previous experience with farm work and machinery (inexperienced farm apprentices may be considered if they show a keen interest in learning about our farm)
Job Description:
Junior Farmer –
Wage starting at $20.00/hour for employee with some experience, seasonal and year round positions available.
Responsibilities will include:
- operation of basic farm machinery (loaders, tractors, and tandem grain trucks with the yard)
- helping with irrigating
- monitoring grain cleaning
- greasing and cleaning equipment
- tidying up around the farm.
Senior Farmer –
Wage staring at $25.00/hour for employees with significant and varied farm experience. Class 1 or 3 license is required, seasonal and year round positions available.
Responsibilities will include those of a Junior Farmer plus:
- operating all farm machinery (seeding, tillage, swathing, combining, compost spreading)
- hauling grain with Super B and tandems
- supervise compost production
- transferring grain around binyard
- servicing and repairing equipment
Operations Supervisor –
Wage starting at $30.00/hour for employees with extensive farm experience, organic production knowledge and a history of managing workers. Year round only position.
Responsibilities will include those of Junior and Senior Farmers plus:
- supervising employees and reporting to the Farm Manager
- managing scheduled irrigation
- procuring parts and supplies
- keeping records and documenting farm activities
- overseeing grain cleaning
- helping to check crops
How to apply:
Send inquiries or resumes with cover letter via email to: justinduban@gmail.com
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