worker, farm

Pay
$22–$24 an hour
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
 
Location
Esther, AB
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Extended health care
Housing allowance
 
Full job description
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
Odours
Livestock
Work setting
Rural area
Staff accommodation available
Relocation costs covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Tasks
Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
Handling animals
Marking livestock as proof of ownership
Monitor the calving process
Monitoring animal health
Organize tasks to accomplish the work
Perform animal grooming activities
Perform livestock feeding
Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
Track and report on current feed inventory
Feed and tend animals
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Perform general farm duties
Equipment and machinery experience
Feeding and watering system
Tractor
Farm truck
Hand tools
Area of specialization
Cattle breeding
Beef cattle
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Overtime required
Walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Organized
Team player
Flexibility
Reliability
Quick learner
Health benefits
Health care plan
Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site housing options