Pen Rider

Rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of Alberta, our group was established with the vision of creating a united front to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing feedlot businesses in the region. Drawing upon decades of collective experience, our members are dedicated to fostering a thriving feedlot industry that contributes not only to the economic prosperity of Alberta but also to the global food supply chain.

Allied Cattle Company Inc (ACC) is focused on maintaining high standards of animal welfare and efficient operational processes is our priority. Our commitment to using low-stress cattle handling techniques ensures the well-being of our livestock.

ACC have 3 feedlot locations within 15 minutes of Iron Springs and Picture Butte.

Overview

The pen checker must be capable to examine animals to detect diseases and injuries, administer medication and health treatments, as necessary. Maintain accurate cattle records and the treating of cattle. The ability to ride horse is an asset and support other areas of the feedlot as needed such as bedding, cleaning drinkers, fixing fences, scraping pens, etc.

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

Major responsibilities

• Animal Welfare – Cattle are priority
• Daily monitoring the overall health and care of the cattle by riding pens
• Ensure early and accurate diagnosis of sick cattle.
• Treating sick cattle daily and entering treatments records into the computer system
• Keep an accurate head inventory in hospital pens
• Pen management (ensure feed bunks in hospitals always have good feed quality and hay if needed.
• Daily assessment of cattle condition in hospital pens
• Keep barn and chute clean and tidy
• Assist in general labor jobs such as fixing fences and washing equipment

Qualifications

• Must have strong livestock husbandry skills, possessing both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the field of animal science
• Experience working on horseback
• Posses' knowledge of common diseases within cattle in feedlot setting
• Good horsemanship skills
• Self-Motivated
• Personal vehicle for commuting to the work location
• Valid Class 5

Join us as a Pen Rider and be part of a team that cares for livestock while contributing to growth together.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.50-$26.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you own horses that are ready and suitable for the job?

Experience:

• pen-checking: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person