Beef cattle farm worker

Puurveen Farms Ltd. based in Iron Springs, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Beef cattle farm worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Puurveen Farms Ltd.
Position: Beef cattle farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Iron Springs, AB

Job Description

• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate will be responsible for livestock branding.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.
• The candidate must perform agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.

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 should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, corn farming, hay farming, and other grain farming.

Work setting

• The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, haying equipment, a loader, a manure spreader, a seed drill, a tractor, and hand tools.

Automated systems experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with storage and silage systems.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about beef cattle.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots and gloves.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience