Worker, farm

John McBurney, Marlene McBurney, Ryan McBurney based in Coronach, SK is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Worker, farm 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 Term or contract or Full time job. The shift schedules have yet to be determined.

Employer Name: John McBurney, Marlene McBurney, Ryan McBurney
Position: Worker, farm
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.00 to $23.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 to 80 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Coronach, SK

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Hiring: Worker, farm

Job Description

• The candidate will be in charge of calving.
• The candidate will be in charge of handling animals.
• The candidate will be in charge of livestock branding.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilising and spraying crops.
• The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
• 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 will be expected to carry out 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.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.

Work site environment

• Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, hay farming, livestock combination farming, wheat farming, livestock and grain, oil and forage crop.

Work setting

• Accommodation facilities are available to the candidate.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience with a farm truck, haying equipment, a loader, planting equipment, a seed drill, a swather, tillage equipment, a tractor, and harvesters.

Area of specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about cattle breeding, beef cattle, and agricultural crop service.

Animal specialization

• The candidate must be knowledgeable about horses.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• 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 should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• 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.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

How to Apply

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

By email

mcburneyqtrhorses@sasktel.net

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples