Employer: Bear Valley Ranch Ltd.
Position: Livestock Foreman/Woman (NOC 82030)
Salary: $22.50/hour ($46,800 per year)
Job Type: Full-Time, (40 hours per week)
Language: English
Start & End Date of Employment (Approx.): asap.
Positions Available: 1
Benefits:
Employer will help the employee to apply for provincial health coverage. The employer also covers the health benefits through private insurance during the waiting period.
Employer will provide 10 days of vacation p/year to the employee.
Other: Reference will be provided to get suitable and affordable accommodation for the employee.
Education requirements
Completed College or university degree, diploma or certificate or Equivalent.
Experience
2 to less than 3 years of experience with Livestock. Experience with horses will be considered as an asset.
Job Location:
Work location: 5641 Bastin Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6R1.
Place: Rural
Employer Details:
Bear Valley Ranch is family run and has been in business in British Columbia for over 25 years and is active in the ranching and livestock business. Bear Valley Ranch Ltd. is seeking to hire one livestock foreman/woman for the next 2-year period.
Work site environment
• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Livestock
Work setting
• Rural area
Tasks
• Handling animals
• Marking livestock as proof of ownership
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Weaning
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Train horses
• Perform general farm duties
Equipment and machinery experience
• Tractor
Area of specialization
• Agricultural livestock service
• Horses
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
• Organized
• Team player
Safety
Hazards related to working outside with animals and equipment. Employer will provide safety procedures.
Employment Requirements:
CPR certificate preferred, but not required.
First Aid certificate preferred, but not required.
We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender and ethnic group including members of ethnic minority groups such as First Nations, youth, and new immigrants. However, selection will be based on merit alone.
How to Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to: bearvlly@telus.net
No phone calls please
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