Mike Richard Grain Farming is hiring two Farm Machinery Operators in Spirit River, Alberta, Canada. These are permanent, full-time, on-site positions offering CAD $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Employees will work approximately 40 to 50 hours per week, with opportunities to start as soon as possible. The employer is seeking reliable and hardworking candidates with at least 1 year of experience operating agricultural machinery and equipment.
The successful candidates will assist with crop production and general farming operations, including planting, cultivating, irrigating, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting crops. Responsibilities will also include operating and maintaining tractors, combine harvesters, swathers, loaders, farm trucks and other agricultural equipment. Workers will be expected to perform general farm duties, follow safety and biosecurity procedures, and support daily operations across hay, wheat, oilseed and grain farming activities.
Job Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Farm Machinery Operator |
| Employer | Mike Richard Grain Farming |
| Location | Spirit River, Alberta, Canada |
| Employment Type | Permanent / Full-time |
| Salary | CAD $25.00 – $35.00 per hour |
| Working Hours | 40–50 hours per week |
| Workplace | On-site / Rural Farm |
| Vacancies | 2 positions |
| Experience Required | 1 year to less than 2 years |
| Education | Secondary school graduation certificate |
| Language | English |
| Industry | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Job Bank Number | 3714778 |
| Advertised Until | November 21, 2026 |
Tasks and Responsibilities
As a Farm Machinery Operator at Mike Richard Grain Farming, successful candidates will support agricultural production and daily farm operations. Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Operate and maintain tractors, combine harvesters and other farm machinery.
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate agricultural crops.
- Fertilize and spray crops according to farming requirements.
- Assist with harvesting wheat, hay, oilseed and other grain crops.
- Operate swathers, loaders, skid steers and haying equipment.
- Drive farm trucks and operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Perform agricultural services such as plowing, tillage, spraying and harvesting.
- Maintain and inspect machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Follow farm safety and biosecurity procedures.
- Use appropriate hand tools and agricultural equipment for daily tasks.
- Perform general farm duties and assist with seasonal farming activities.
- Maintain an organised and safe working environment.
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Workplace & Professional Requirements
Candidates should be prepared to:
- Work in a rural agricultural environment.
- Operate different types of farm machinery and equipment.
- Perform physically demanding farming activities.
- Work independently and as part of a farming team.
- Spend time sitting, standing and walking during working hours.
- Bend, crouch and kneel when completing farm-related tasks.
- Maintain attention to detail when operating machinery.
- Follow workplace safety and biosecurity guidelines.
- Adapt to changing farming schedules and operational requirements.
- Demonstrate reliability, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
Education & Experience
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required.
- Applicants must have 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.
- Previous experience operating agricultural machinery is required.
- Experience with tractors, combine harvesters and farm trucks is beneficial.
- Familiarity with haying equipment, swathers, loaders and planting machinery is an advantage.
- Experience operating skid steers, forklifts and tillage equipment is beneficial.
- Candidates should have good organisational and observation skills.
- Ability to work independently and cooperate with other farm workers is important.
- Applicants should be reliable, flexible and quick learners.
- English language proficiency is required.
Benefits & Work Conditions
- Permanent, full-time employment opportunity.
- Competitive hourly wages of CAD $25.00 to $35.00.
- Regular working hours of 40 to 50 hours per week.
- Two available positions.
- Free parking for employees.
- On-site amenities available.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in grain and crop farming.
- Hands-on experience operating a variety of agricultural machinery.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can submit their applications through the Government of Canada’s Job Bank using the Direct Apply option.
Email: rtltdmr@hotmail.com
Application Deadline: November 21, 2026.
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