Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
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Dusty
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Odours
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Outdoors
Work setting
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Rural area
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Remote location
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Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
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Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
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Diagnose livestock health issues
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Direct farm feed inventory activities
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Handling animals
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Marking livestock as proof of ownership
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Monitor the calving process
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Monitoring animal health
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Organize tasks to accomplish the work
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Treat livestock health issues
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Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
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Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
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Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
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Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
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Formulate feeding program
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Maintain livestock performance records
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Select livestock for sale
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Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
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Maintain work records and logs
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Hire and train staff
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Perform general farm duties
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Automated irrigation system
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Automated manure handling or storage system
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Bulk handling system
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Feeding and watering system
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Fertilizer applicator
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Sprayer or duster
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Tractor
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Forklift
Area of specialization
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Cattle breeding
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Beef cattle
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Large workload
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Overtime required
Personal suitability
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site amenities
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On-site housing options
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.