About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Hay farming. Other miscellaneous crop farming. Livestock. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Perform livestock feeding. Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving. Track and report on current feed inventory . Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Harvest crops. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Perform general farm duties. Type of product: Truck. Equipment and machinery experience: Harvesters. Seed drill. Storage and silage system. Tractor. Farm truck. Forage equipment. Haying equipment. Loader. Manure spreader. Swather. Tillage equipment. Welding. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Area of specialization: Beef cattle. Animal husbandry. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Own transportation. 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. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more.