Ranch worker

Mark Sutherland Ranching ltd. based in Okotoks, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Ranch 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 Seasonal employment or Full time (Student Job).

Employer Name: Mark Sutherland Ranching ltd.
Position: Ranch worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $2,500 to $3,000 monthly for 30 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time (Student Job)
Location: Okotoks, AB

Job Description

  • The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
  • The candidate will be required to clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
  • The candidate should regularly monitor animal health.
  • The candidate should be responsible in ensuring cleanliness of the farm.
  • The candidate should be responsible for maintaining adequate stock for animal foods, medicines etc.
  • The candidate will be required to work in conjunction with large animal vets to provide herd health management, veterinary treatments, and routine vaccinations.
  • The candidate will be required to identify sick animals and work with veterinarian to determine proper treatment.
  • The candidate will be responsible for observing animals for signs of illness and administering medication as needed.
  • The candidate would be responsible for transporting stock to farms or processing plants
  • The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare
  • The candidate will be expected to move livestock in order to maximise feeding opportunities.
  • The candidate should be responsible in keeping daily progress reports of the farm.
  • The candidate will be expected to maintain high levels of hygiene standards.
  • The candidate will be required to ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

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.
  • Previous experience in the farming industry is not mandatory.
  • The candidate would be in charge of keeping an inventory of the necessary feed ingredients.
  • Knowledge of farming best practices would be an added advantage.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have good communication skill.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be authentic.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The candidate should have good decision making and problem solving skills.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animal welfare as well as excellent animal-handling abilities.
  • The candidate must have strong analytical skills.
  • The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.

Animal Specializations

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Thoroughbred horses.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should have clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations.
  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold environments.
  • The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.
  • The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • The employer will provide vehicle to the selected candidates.
  • The candidate should be willing to travel regularly.
  • The candidate should be willing to travel for extended period.
  • The candidate should have valid driver’s licence.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate should be willing to work standing position for extended periods.

Work Location Information

  • Accommodation facilities are available to the selected candidate.
  • The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

  • The candidate would be responsible for handling animals.
  • The candidate will be in charge of show horse preparation.
  • The candidate would be responsible for farm animal grooming.

Benefits

  • Financial and other benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidates would get Bonus and Gratuities
  • In addition to the above mentioned financial benefits the selected candidates would get other benefits in the form of On-site housing options and Transportation provided by employer.

How to Apply

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

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