Barn worker

Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society situated in Chase, BC is seeking applications for the job position of Barn worker who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning, 07:30 to 15:30.

Employer Name: Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society
Position: Barn worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $19.00 hourly / 48 to 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Chase, BC

Also hiring: Food service helper

Hiring: Barn worker

Job Description

• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate must perform animal grooming activities.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have a First Aid Certificate.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have safety equipment/gear and gloves.

Benefits

• Health and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
• In addition to the Health benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will be provided with Free parking; parking is available on the property for no additional charge.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

By email

donkeyrefuge@gmail.com

By mail

7877 Skimikin Road
Chase, BC
V0E 1M1

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Reference number- TVDR 2024 Fall Barn Worker
• Cover letter