Ranch Hand

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calving
• Cattle training
• Handling animals
• Livestock branding
• Monitoring animal health
• Reining
• Weaning
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Farm truck
• Tractor

Automated systems experience

• Automated irrigation system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options