About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Livestock combination farming. Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Dairy. Livestock. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Clear fields of wood and stones. Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving. Track and report on current feed inventory . Treat livestock health issues. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Maintain livestock performance records. Milk cows. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Write daily basic progress reports. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Storage and silage system. Loader. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Agricultural livestock service. Cattle breeding. Dairy cattle. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sound discrimination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site housing options.