About
Message- Opportunity available:
- On-farm employment
- Available facilities and equipment:
- Agricultural machinery
- Preferred arrangement model:
- MOU
- Available acreage:
- Soil type on farm:
- Unknown
- Current farming practices:
- Conventional
- Current land use:
- Field crops
- Preferred farming experience for farmer:
- Practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee)
- Current or past farm business owner
- Grew up on a farm outside of Canada
- Grew up on a farm in Canada
- Studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution
- Desired farming practices by a new farmer:
- Conventional
- Agricultural products I am interested being cultivated on my property:
- No preference
- Years experience of new farmer:
Farm description
Halderman Acres is a forward‑thinking farming operation located in southwest Saskatchewan, just beyond the village of Frontier. The farm offers the advantages of small‑town living with easy access to both Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and Grasslands National Park. As a progressive agricultural business, Halderman Acres is committed to safe work practices, operational excellence, sustainable crop production, and fostering a positive, team‑focused environment. The operation values reliability, open communication, and continuous improvement, providing employees the opportunity to work with well‑maintained, modern equipment in a dynamic and supportive setting. Compensation and benefits are based on experience and qualifications, with extended hours available during peak seasons such as seeding and harvest, and flexible scheduling during the off‑season.
Farm opportunity
THE POSITION The Farm Mechanic & Equipment Operator is a mechanic‑focused role responsible for diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and ensuring the safe operation of a wide range of agricultural and heavy equipment. In addition, the role supports day‑to‑day and seasonal farm operations, providing essential labour and equipment operation during busy periods such as seeding and harvest. The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically strong, proactive, and comfortable balancing shop work with hands‑on field responsibilities. Primary Tasks and Accountabilities Mechanical & Technical Duties • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair agricultural equipment and heavy machinery both in the shop and in the field. • Perform regular servicing, lubrication, inspections, and preventative maintenance for tractors, combines, sprayers, semis, and other farm equipment. • Conduct mechanical repairs including welding, fabrication, and component replacement where capable. • Maintain accurate maintenance logs; report equipment issues, breakdowns, or safety concerns promptly. • Support seasonal equipment readiness planning and assist with identifying long‑term maintenance needs. Equipment Operation & Farm Support • Safely operate farm machinery including tractors, loaders, sprayers, grain carts, and combines during key production activities. • Assist with seeding, spraying, harvest operations, grain handling, and storage management. • Support farmyard, shop, and building upkeep, seasonal preparation, and general farm labour tasks as required. • Participate in grain receiving, cleaning, processing, and monitoring grain quality. • Uphold safety standards and contribute to a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Communication and Compliance • Communicate daily with the Farm Manager regarding priorities, progress, safety and equipment issues. • Maintain accurate work logs, equipment records and other documentation as required. • Participate in training and skill development as needed. • Take initiative in maintaining compliance with all industry and environmental standards.