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Cattle herdsperson Needed in Canada by TPot Farms
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cattle Herdsperson to oversee the daily care and management of livestock. The ideal candidate will ensure the health, nutrition, and well-being of cattle while maintaining high industry standards for animal welfare and farm operations.
Job details
- Location: Admiral, SK
- Workplace informationOn site
- Salary: 24.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 120 hours per week
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies1
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
Work setting
- Rural area
- Remote location
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the health and well-being of cattle, identifying signs of illness or distress.
- Feed and provide fresh water to livestock according to dietary needs.
- Assist with breeding, calving, and herd reproduction management.
- Maintain accurate health records and administer medications or vaccinations as required.
- Operate and maintain farm equipment such as feeding systems, tractors, and fencing tools.
- Move cattle safely between pastures, barns, or feeding areas.
- Clean and maintain cattle enclosures, barns, and water troughs.
- Work closely with veterinarians, nutritionists, and other farm staff to ensure herd health.
- Follow biosecurity measures and farm safety protocols.
Requirements:
- Experience: Previous experience in cattle farming or herd management preferred.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to handle livestock, lift heavy loads, and work in various weather conditions.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of cattle behavior, health care, and feeding practices.
- Work Ethic: Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Education: No formal education required, but a background in agriculture or animal science is a plus.
- License: A valid driver’s license or farm machinery operation certification is an advantage.
Tasks
- Diagnose livestock health issues
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
- Perform livestock feeding
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
- Perform general farm duties
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Farm truck
- Loader
- Manure spreader
- Skidsteer
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Quick learner
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
- Housing and meals (if applicable).
- Hands-on training and career advancement opportunities.
- A safe and supportive farm environment.
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
tpotfarms@gmail.com
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- 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?
Advertised until
2025-02-04
