Stable boss

Milestone Farms Alberta Inc based in 54222 Rge Rd 263, Duagh, AB T8T 1B1 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Stable boss 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. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Milestone Farms Alberta Inc
Position: Stable boss
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.00 hourly for 30 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 54222 Rge Rd 263, Duagh, AB T8T 1B1

Area of Specialization: Horses

Type of Farm Operations: Horse breeding

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of overseeing animal health.
  • The candidate should be able to perform general farm duties.
  • The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery, equipment and buildings.
  • The candidate would be responsible for maintaining work records and logs.
  • The candidate will be required to co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
  • The candidate will be required to develop work schedules and establish procedures.
  • The candidate will be required to supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.
  • The candidate will be expected to supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programmes.
  • The candidate will be required to maintain quality control and production records
  • The candidate should be responsible in managing overall operations of farm.
  • The candidate will be expected to help with the recruitment and training of new employees.
  • 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.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
    or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum 5 or more years of working experience in similar industry.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be flexible.
  • 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 ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animal welfare as well as excellent animal-handling abilities.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated and capable of making decisions.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
  • 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 be able to accept criticism while remaining calm and effective in high-stress situations.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

  • The candidate must be able to train horses.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be expected to create a feeding programme.
  • The candidate would be responsible for farm animal grooming.
  • The candidate would be in charge of keeping an inventory of the necessary feed ingredients.
  • The candidate will be expected to keep livestock performance records.
  • The candidate must be able to handle animals.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty,  hot and cold environments.
  • 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 an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.

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 willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
  • The candidate should be willing to handle large work load.

Work Location Information

  • The candidates will be required to work in rural area.
  • Accommodation facilities are available to the selected candidates.

How to Apply

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Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- ICL-MFA-2022-03
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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