beef cattle herdsperson

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Direct farm feed inventory activities
• Handling animals
• Marking livestock as proof of ownership
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Perform animal grooming activities
• Perform livestock feeding
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Transport cattle to competitions and shows
• Treat livestock health issues
• Weaning
• Feed and tend animals
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Storage and silage system
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Loader
• Manure spreader
• Skidsteer
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Cattle breeding
• Cattle genomics
• Beef cattle

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available