Job In Canada
Beef cattle farm worker Needed in Canada by Nicholas Kunec, Alisha Kunec
We are seeking a dedicated Beef Cattle Farm Worker to assist in the daily care and management of cattle. The ideal candidate will be responsible for feeding, monitoring animal health, maintaining farm equipment, and ensuring the well-being of the livestock.
Job details
- Location: Bonnyville, AB
- Workplace informationOn site
- Salary: 20.00 hourly / 30 to 50 hours per week
- Evening, Night, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, 08:00 to 17:00
- Start date: 2025-04-30
- Benefits: Other benefits
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Room and board provided
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Key Responsibilities:
- Feed and provide fresh water to cattle according to feeding schedules.
- Monitor herd health, identify signs of illness or injury, and report issues to farm management.
- Assist with calving, breeding, and herd management activities.
- Operate and maintain farm equipment such as tractors, feeders, and fencing tools.
- Move cattle safely between pastures, pens, or feeding areas.
- Clean and maintain barns, water troughs, and feeding areas.
- Assist in administering medications, vaccinations, and other veterinary treatments.
- Follow farm safety procedures and biosecurity protocols.
Requirements:
- Experience: Prior experience working with cattle or farm animals is an asset but not required.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Skills: Basic knowledge of cattle behavior, feeding, and handling techniques.
- Work Ethic: Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently or in a team.
- Education: No formal education required; training will be provided.
- License: A valid driver’s license or experience operating farm machinery is an advantage.
Tasks
- Handling animals
- Marking livestock as proof of ownership
- Monitor the calving process
- Monitoring animal health
- Harvest crops
- 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
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Tractor
- Combine harvester
- Farm truck
- Haying equipment
- Loader
- Swather
Area of specialization
- Cattle breeding
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver’s licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
- Accommodation and meals (if applicable).
- Hands-on training and career growth potential.
- A supportive and safe working environment.
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
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
nickkunec@gmail.com
By phone
780-910-7635 Between 08:00 a.m. and 09:00 p.m.
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- Letter of recommendation
Advertised until
2025-03-14
