Cattle Health & Pen Checker

Grandview Cattle; Picture Butte; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Company Functions

Job summary

Grandview Cattle in Alberta is seeking a Pen Checker to monitor our cattle health and ensure high welfare standards. You will ride pens daily, assist with treatments, and keep accurate digital records of procedures and shipments.

The role requires ability to operate tractors and loaders, a Class 5 license, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather. Weekend shifts are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• English speaking required.
• Experience with cattle preferred.
• Ability to operate farm equipment (training provided).
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Agriculture or veterinary care background is an asset.
• Strong work ethic, dependability and willingness to learn.
• Strong ability to ride a horse.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Check pens daily to monitor cattle health and identify ill or injured cattle.
• Provide treatment to cattle according to veterinary protocols.
• Maintain daily digital records for cattle treatments and procedures.
• Ship, receive and process cattle.
• Operate equipment including forklift, front end loader, and tractors.
• Maintain feedlot and equipment; repair pens and keep areas clean.
• Assist with other farm and feedlot duties as needed.

Skills

English speaking

Ride a horse

Strong work ethic

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

Agriculture or veterinary care background (asset)

Tools

Tractors

Front end loader

Forklift

Job description

Grandview Cattle in Alberta is seeking a Pen Checker to monitor our cattle health and ensure high welfare standards. You will ride pens daily, assist with treatments, and keep accurate digital records of procedures and shipments.

The role requires ability to operate tractors and loaders, a Class 5 license, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather. Weekend shifts are part of the schedule.