Beef Cattle Herdsperson / Pen Rider

First Nations Jobs Online; Ceylon; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

EAP

Extended Health Care

Life insurance

On‑site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

Ceylon Gap Feeders, located near Ceylon in Southern Saskatchewan, is hiring a Beef Cattle Herdsperson / Pen Rider. This full-time role involves daily horseback pen riding, identifying sick cattle, assisting treatment, and helping with shipments and yard movements.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in farming, can ride and care for horses, understand cattle handling and basic math, and are comfortable with Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years farming industry experience
• Ability to ride a horse safely
• Ability to care for horses and tack
• Knowledge of cattle handling, dise ase and lameness
• Basic arithmetic using units and weights
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Ride a horse through assigned pens daily to identify sick animals
• Recognize signs of distress and segregate animals for treatment
• Assist in medical treatment of sick or injured cattle
• Assist in cattle shipments by opening gates and counting cattle
• Move stray cattle back to the correct pen using humane methods
• Move cattle between yard areas using low-stress handling
• Return treated cattle from hospital pen to home pen
• Maintain safe riding and awareness of surroundings
• Keep horse facilities clean and well-maintained
• Report pen maintenance issues to yard supervisor
• Report cattle health concerns to supervisor
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies
• Assist with other areas as needed

Skills

Horse riding

Cattle handling

Basic math

Computer skills

Independent & team work

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Company: Ceylon Gap Feeders (part of the Allied Marketing Group family)

Position: Beef Cattle Herdsperson / Pen Rider

Location: Ceylon, Southern Saskatchewan – address: 2347 Highway 6, The Gap 39, Saskatchewan.

Pay rate: $21 – $23 dependent on experience (overtime is payable)

Number of hours per week: 50

Number of positions: 3

Rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of Saskatchewan, our group was established with the vision of creating a united front to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing feedlot businesses in the region. Drawing upon decades of collective experience, our members are dedicated to fostering a thriving feedlot industry that contributes not only to the economic prosperity of Saskatchewan but also to the global food supply chain.

Ceylon Gap Feeders proudly stands as one of the largest feedlot operations in Saskatchewan, providing daily nourishment to up to 24,000 head of beef cattle. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Pen Rider crew, a vital team responsible for the well‑being of our cattle and the smooth operation of our facility year‑round. Ideal candidates possess a genuine passion for animal husbandry, complemented by hands‑on knowledge and experience with cattle handling and horseback riding. By becoming a part of our team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the health and productivity of our herd while fostering a position work environment.

Responsibilities

• Use a horse to ride through assigned pens daily and identify sick animals.
• Recognize signs of distress or sickness in an animal and pull/segregate these animals for treatment.
• Assist in the treatment of sick or injured animals.
• Assist in shipment of cattle, this involves opening gates, driving cattle to shipment areas and counting cattle.
• Manage stray cattle, locating their assigned pen and ensuring they are returned to the correct location.
• Moves/drives cattle from one area of the yard to another using humane, low‑stress techniques.
• Returns treated cattle from hospital pen to home pen.
• Rides horse safely and is aware of surroundings and exercises caution in all situations.
• Maintains cleanliness of horse facilities, including sweeping floor and cleaning stalls.
• Reports any pen maintenance issues to the yard supervisor.
• Reports any potential problems with cattle health to cattle supervisor (such as concerns about feed, condition of cattle received etc.).
• Complies with applicable safety rules and policies.
• Assist with other areas of the operation as required.

Qualifications/Experience

• 1 year – less than 2 years in the farming industry
• Ability to ride a horse in a safe manner
• Ability to take care of horses and tack
• Knowledge of cattle handling, ability to recognize diseases and lameness
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to apply these functions using units and weights
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed
• Basic knowledge of computers, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• EAP
• Extended Health Care
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience

• Demonstrable horse handling and management skills > more than 1 year
• Experience working with cattle > more than 1 year
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills

Inclusion statement

Located just outside Ceylon in Southern Saskatchewan, Ceylon Gap Feeders is a largescale commercial cattle feedlot operation. We pride ourselves on providing a safe environment with continuous development and improvement. CGF believes an inclusive and diverse team builds a more vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company. We strive to create a workplace and leadership team that are reflective of the diverse communities we are part of.