Full time/ year round
Location: L & S Wiens Farms Inc - Rosemary, AB
Hours of work: 8:00 am-5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Saturdays and longer hours during our peak periods.
L & S Wiens Farms is an irrigated farm located in Rosemary, AB. We grow a wide variety of crops including canola, cereals, and alfalfa for seed production. We also raise leafcutter bees for pollination. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our family farm. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, farm experience, and a passion for agriculture. This position offers an opportunity to develop practical skills in farm operations while contributing positively to our farm’s success!
Responsibilities
- Assist with tillage, seeding, irrigating, fertilizing, haying and harvesting operations.
- Operate farm machinery and contribute to regular maintenance and general repair of equipment.
- Assist with irrigation including monitoring and repairing pivots as needed.
- Assist with leafcutter bee production - prepare pollination supplies, set up shelters and hives in the field, place leafcutter bees in the field, and extract bees from hives.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Assist with other seasonal tasks around the farm.
Job requirements
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
- Must have experience operating farm machinery and GPS systems.
- Mechanical knowledge related to farm machinery.
- Agronomic knowledge.
- Good attitude and willingness to learn.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Class 1 and 3 is an asset.
- Occasionally exposed to extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
Education and Experience
- Previous experience in agriculture and operating equipment.
- Grade 12 graduate
- Post-secondary program is an asset.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$38.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
