WE'RE HIRING: Spraying Supervisor – Pesticide Applicator

Kaupp Family Farms Ltd. is looking for an experienced Spraying Supervisor – Pesticide Applicator to join our broad-acre farming operation near New Dayton, Alberta.

Location: NE 30-5-18 W4, New Dayton, AB T0K 1P0
Wage: $26.00 per hour
Benefits: Available after 3 months
Employment: Full-time
Certification: Pesticide Applicator Certificate required

The Role:
• Carry out and oversee crop spraying operations
• Coordinate and supervise farm machinery operators during spraying and crop production activities
• Operate high-clearance sprayers and oversee the safe mixing and application of crop protection products
• Train and provide guidance to other farm staff on spraying techniques, safe pesticide handling, equipment operation and calibration
• Calibrate and monitor spraying equipment and maintain application records
• Operate and troubleshoot GPS and precision agriculture systems
• Inspect, service and maintain spraying equipment and farm machinery
• Operate other farm machinery as required during seeding, cultivation and harvest
• Assist with preseason equipment preparation and post-season maintenance and winterization

What We're Looking For:
• Minimum 5 years of relevant broad-acre agricultural experience, including significant crop spraying experience
• Valid Pesticide Applicator Certificate
• Experience operating and calibrating agricultural spraying equipment
• Experience training or providing guidance to less experienced farm staff
• Experience with GPS and precision agriculture systems
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence
• Experience with Case IH Patriot 4450 sprayers and Ag Leader GPS is an asset
• Ability to work extended and on-call hours, including Sundays, during peak farming periods

To Apply:
Send your resume and applicable pesticide certification to jobs@kauppfarms.com