General farm worker

2 weeks ago

Innisfree AB, Camrose Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Viking Stables Inc. Full-time

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

  • Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
  • Livestock combination farming
  • Dusty
  • Noisy
  • Odours
  • Horse breeding
  • Livestock
  • All weather conditions

WORK SETTING

  • Rural area
  • Staff accommodation available

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

  • Diagnose livestock health issues
  • Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows
  • Handling animals
  • Monitoring animal health
  • Perform animal grooming activities
  • Perform livestock feeding
  • Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
  • Treat livestock health issues
  • Feed and tend animals
  • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
  • Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
  • Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
  • Maintain livestock performance records
  • Maintain quality control and production records
  • Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
  • Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
  • Perform general farm duties
  • Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Cattle breeding
  • Beef cattle
  • Horses

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Quick learner

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Dental plan
  • Vision care benefits
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