Lead Grain Farm Operator

1 week ago

Fort St John BC, Canada Summit Acre Farm Full time

Summit Acre Farm Ltd is seeking a Lead Farm Operator to take on an extensive hands-on role in our farming operation. This is a full-time, permanent position with immediate availability.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility. You will be involved in all aspects of crop production and farm operations, including:

  • Operating modern farm machinery for seeding, spraying, and harvesting
  • Helping with inventory management and processing
  • Maintaining and repairing equipment to keep operations running smoothly
  • Assisting in many other projects that are found on farm
  • Hauling Grain, and equipment with Class 1 required vehicle
  • Working doing snow removal during winter months (with increased pay)

Crops grown include wheat, oats, canola, and pulse crops.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily farm operations, including planting, spraying, harvesting, and grain management
  • Lead a team of farm workers, providing guidance and training to ensure safety and productivity
  • Operate, maintain, and repair farm machinery, heavy equipment, and power tools to keep operations running smoothly
  • Conduct equipment inspections, perform basic repairs such as welding or using hand tools, and coordinate equipment maintenance schedules
  • Safely operate Class 1 vehicles to deliver grain and equipment around the farm
  • Operate grader, plow tractor, skidsteer, plow truck during winter off farm road maintenance activities

Qualifications

  • Proven supervising experience in an agricultural or farm setting
  • Strong mechanical knowledge with ability to operate and repair farm machinery and heavy equipment
  • Ability to operate forklifts, power tools, hand tools, and perform equipment repairs including welding
  • Experience with farming operations such as planting, harvesting, and crop maintenance
  • Basic math skills for measurements, record keeping, and operational calculations
  • Excellent communication skills to lead a team effectively and coordinate tasks efficiently
  • Class 1 Canadian Drivers Licence

Join us at Summit Acre Farm Ltd. where your expertise will help cultivate a thriving farm environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $5,000.00-$7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fort St. John, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Grain Farm: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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