Description
Cadrain Farms is a vertically integrated Saskatchewan Grain Farm that has invested in grain handling and large efficient storage facilities and has the unique ability to grade, dry, store and cleans all of its own grown grains as well as all inputs in their operation. This leading edge farm business seeks for better opportunities and returns for its employees and owners. We hold true to our driving values of we care. The Farm Operations Lead is an exciting and challenging new role and you will report directly to the Company General Manager and assist in all aspects of farm production. Job duties include forecast, plan and implement crop production where you will focus on achieving high standards for farm safety, productivity, and yield and ensure sufficient manpower to meet production goals. You will participate in consultation with the general manager in preparation and implementation of budgets for crop production. As such you will need to work collaboratively and support farm managers, supervisors, and employees to build positive labour relations through collaboration and communication. You must ensure compliance with safety legislation and make recommendations for health and safety improvement. The goal is to create innovative solutions to farming problems and keep updated on agronomy issues on the farm so as to generate accurate crop survey and crop forecast. This is an operator and supervisory role and you will be required to do both successfully. You will participate in the overall success of the operation with a wage bonus based on performance. You will be required to have farm equipment experience, secondary school or additional experience, agronomy and/or crop production experience. You must have a valid drivers license and/or 1A designation or willing to obtain training of such.
Skills and Abilities
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is not available
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Essential Skills
- Job task planning and organizing
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Oral communication
- Writing
- Reading text
Type of Farm Operations
- Grain, oil and forage crop
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Sitting
- Sound discrimination
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
Type of Automated Systems Experience
- Bulk grain or feed handling
Specific Skills
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Write daily basic progress reports
Type of Equipment
- Combine
- Crop sprayer or duster
- Fertilizer equipment
- Farm truck
- Planting equipment
- Seed drill
- Swather
- Tillage equipment
- Tractor
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
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