Agricultural Equipment Technicians Needed In Canada by The Battle River Research Group (BRRG)
Agriculture has been on a scale for massive growth due to the high demand of food quality and quantity in Canada. As the demand also needs more hands in order to carry out its operation without delay, this is the reason why these vacancies are available.
Overview of the job:
The Battle River Research Group (BRRG) is a producer-led organization that conducts cutting-edge applied agricultural research and extension. The company aims is to increase the profitability and sustainability of agricultural goods via applied research, demonstration, etc.
Continue reading to learn more about how to apply, where to apply, and who to apply to.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Position
Agricultural technician
Company Name
Battle River Research Group
Job type
Full time
Education
Degree in agriculture or any science related field
Experience
Agricultural and machinery experience will be considered an asset.
Salary
$18.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours
40 – 50 hours per week.
Location
Forestburg, AB
ELIGIBILITY OF THE JOB:
- A degree in agriculture or other science degree
- Must be a diplomat to apply
- Students in other field but with strong interest in agriculture will be considered
- Must have interest in agriculture
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Farming Background
- Agriculture Education
- As a candidate having experience with machines and agriculture will be valued as an asset.
- Also as a candidate, you must be in possession of a current driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
Work conditions/physical compatibility
- Machinery noises
- Noise pollution from colleague
- Animal presences
- Plant manure will be present
- Little air pollution from the break down of carbons
Major work site :
Farms and barns
Responsibilities /roles :
- We are seeking 2-4 driven and aspirational Agricultural Research Technicians to join our team for a four-month period (May – August)
- As Agricultural Research Technicians, you will work closely with our program co-coordinators and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the applied research process.
- This includes field operation(seeding, mowing, spraying, harvesting)
- field data collection
- equipment maintenance assessing and preparing with extension activities
- data entry
- and seed and yield processing.
BENEFITS:
- Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Visa sponsorship
No available sponsorship
Application process :
- All applications are done here https://www.battleriverresearch.com/home-brrg-1
- Go there scroll down click on the post for hiring , fill in the details then submit
- The group will send a response to indicate if they are interested in picking you or not .
Application deadline :
Application deadline: 2024-05-01
FAQ
How much do farm equipment technicians make in Canada?
In Canada, the average remuneration for an agricultural equipment technician is $33 per hour, or $64k per year. Most experienced professionals earn up to $75k annually, while entry-level roles start at $59k.