operator, farm machinery
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Hay farming. Livestock combination farming. Oilseed (except soybean) farming. Other grain farming. Other miscellaneous crop farming. Outdoors. Wheat farming. Confined spaces. Dusty. Noisy. Wet/damp. Grain, oil and forage crop. Livestock. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation provided. Remote location. Willing to relocate. Rural or isolated. Tasks: Clear fields of wood and stones. Diagnose livestock health issues. Direct farm feed inventory activities . Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. Mixing fertilizer. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Oversee the activities of clearing the fields. Perform livestock feeding. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Track and report on current feed inventory . Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting. Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Write daily basic progress reports. Type of crops: Canola. Grains. Equipment and machinery experience: Bulk handling system. Feeding and watering system. Fertilizer applicator. Harvesters. Seed drill. Sprayer or duster. Storage and silage system. Tractor. Combine harvester. Farm truck. Forage equipment. Haying equipment. Loader. Manure spreader. Planting equipment. Swather. Tillage equipment. Skidsteer. Forklift. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Bulk grain or feed handling - automated. Area of specialization: Agricultural livestock service. Cattle breeding. Cattle genomics. Agricultural crop service. Beef cattle. Animal husbandry. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site housing options.