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24 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a family farm located in west central Saskatchewan Canada producing wheat, barley, canola, peas and faba beans.
This is a salary position. We are looking for a person passionate about food production and who understands and embraces the agriculture lifestyle.
Your job would consist of assisting in a wide range of activities related to grains and oil seed production. These will include planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, handling agricultural fertilizers and chemicals, and harvesting. Also includes operating, repairing and maintaining trucks, farm equipment and buildings.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in agriculture, agri-business, or a related field (degree or diploma).
Minimum three years experience operating and maintaining farm equipment, with larger and more modern equipment experience preferred. A positive attitude and good work ethic, with appreciation for the fact that farming is an occupation that sometimes requires long hours of work, seven days a week, especially during critical periods (planting, harvest, seed shipping, etc.). Able to do physical manual labour when required. Willingness to accept new tasks and increase knowledge. Proven record of successful ability to organize, manage and work independently within fixed time constraints.
Must be able to speak english and obtain a visa to work legally in Canada.
We offer competitive wages, furnished accommodations, meals, and advancement opportunities.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to experience food production on a large scale on the prairies of Canada.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Candidates must have previous farm equipment operating experience and be mechanically inclined.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a modern apartment that includes a bathroom, bedroom fully equipped kitchen /sitting area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
40 hours a week
