Farm worker, general

Tolt Away Icelandic Horse Farm based in Enderby, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, general 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 Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Overtime and Flexible Hours.

Employer Name: Tolt Away Icelandic Horse Farm
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.50 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: Enderby, BC

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for cattle training.
• The candidate must feed inventory.
• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for weeding.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
• The candidate must provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring farm safety and biosecurity procedures are followed.
• The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must maintain work records and logs.
• 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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• 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 bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

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

How to Apply

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

By email

info@toltaway.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience