Job Description

Together, we are stronger and achieve more.

Viterra\xe2\x80\x99s world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable, and quality-controlled agriculture products. Within North America, we are a leading marketer and handler of grains, oilseeds, pulses, and cotton and take great pride in partnering with growers to connect them to markets in 60+ countries. We are committed to working with our farmers, end-users, and industry partners to ensure that the future of agriculture remains bright.

You can contribute to the future of the agriculture industry by becoming a Facility Assistant I with Viterra. As a Facility Assistant I, you are responsible for tasks associated with receiving grain, loading railcars and trucks for shipment, taking grain samples and analyzing grain commodities, and general labour within the facility.

Work where you live:

Viterra has facility locations across key agriculture growing regions which means you can build your career while continuing the live in a rural community.

You will be provided with the training you need to successfully perform the Facility Assistant I job duties. Viterra also offers career advancement opportunities at its rural communities which means you can progress your career without having to relocate to a major city.

Viterra offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plans, vacation, and eligibility for a Short-Term Incentive Plan (bonus).

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate possesses a Grade 12 or equivalent education, can work independently, thrives in a dynamic and team environment, and has the mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain grain processing equipment.

To be successful you must have the physical ability to perform the required job duties including good eyesight and colour perception, hold a valid class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, and be open to working weekends as needed.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.

Need More Convincing to Apply?

\xe2\x80\x9cI have worked with Viterra for almost 7 years. I started as a Facility Assistant I. Throughout my time I learned various jobs, from loading/unloading cars to operating the probe, helping in the grading room, working in the annex, running the dryer and helping in receiving. Within 4 years I became a Facility Assistant II and then participated in the Facility Operations Manager trainee program and was promoted to a Facility Operations Manager shortly after. Viterra has provided me with opportunities to gain knowledge in various aspects of the agriculture and grain industry which allowed me to develop my career.\xe2\x80\x9d- Mercedes, Facility Operations Manager

Employment Type: Regular

Posting Close Date: 5/10/2023

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