herdsperson

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• 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

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Perform livestock feeding
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Farm truck

Area of specialization

• Beef cattle

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)