Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience Work site environment Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots Outdoors Dusty Hot Wet/damp Livestock All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Relocation costs not covered by employer Tasks Diagnose livestock health issues Handling animals Marking livestock as proof of ownership Monitor the calving process Monitoring animal health Perform animal grooming activities Perform livestock feeding Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving Prepare cattle for exhibition Track and report on current feed inventory Treat livestock health issues Weaning Feed and tend animals Maintain livestock performance records Select livestock for sale Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Maintain work records and logs Detect disease and health problems in crops,
livestock and poultry Perform general farm duties Write daily basic progress reports Equipment and machinery experience Automated manure handling or storage system Feeding and watering system Tractor Farm truck Loader Skidsteer Forklift Area of specialization Beef cattle Animal husbandry Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Work under pressure Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Team player Screening questions Are you currently a student? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Employment terms options Morning Day Weekend Overtime required Other advantages Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site housing options Team building opportunities Parking available Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Does not require Canadian work experience