Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
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Odours
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Livestock
Work setting
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Rural area
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Staff accommodation available
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Relocation costs covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
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Handling animals
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Marking livestock as proof of ownership
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Monitor the calving process
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Monitoring animal health
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Organize tasks to accomplish the work
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Perform animal grooming activities
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Perform livestock feeding
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Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
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Track and report on current feed inventory
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Feed and tend animals
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
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Perform general farm duties
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Feeding and watering system
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Tractor
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Farm truck
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Hand tools
Area of specialization
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Cattle breeding
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Beef cattle
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Handling heavy loads
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Overtime required
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Walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Team player
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site housing options
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.