Farm worker, general

Canada Job Bank; Treherne; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site amenities

On-site housing options

Paid time off

Job summary

Hird Cattle Co. Ltd. in Treherne, MB is seeking a Farm worker, general who is self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills. This permanent full-time role requires handling livestock, operating farm equipment, and managing crops across beef cattle operations.

The candidate should have 2–3 years in related work, English fluency, and the ability to supervise a small team. Overtime and variable shifts are expected; on-site conditions may be demanding.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
• Strong oral communication skills are required.
• Must be organised, flexible, and a good team player.
• Be able to work in hazardous, hot, and odourous conditions, in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose livestock health issues and monitor calving.
• Handle and care for animals; monitor animal health and feed livestock.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery including tractors and harvesters.
• Plant, cultivate, irrigate crops, and harvest crops.
• Keep accurate records of feed inventories and report on stock.
• Work in shifts including day, evening, night, and weekends.

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Organised

Good communication

Quick learner

Hardworking

Ability to work long hours

Tools

Harvesters

Tractors

Seed drills

Combine harvesters

Loader

Welding

Skidsteers

Job description

Hird Cattle Co. Ltd. based in Treherne, MB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm worker, general who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, To be determined and Early Morning.

Employer Name: Hird Cattle Co. Ltd.
Position: Farm worker, general
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 to $23.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Treherne, MB

• The candidate must diagnose livestock health issues.
• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate must mark livestock as proof of ownership.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring the calving process.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding livestock.
• The candidate must plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• The candidate must prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving.
• The candidate will be responsible for tracking and reporting on current feed inventories.
• The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
• The candidate will be responsible for fertilizing and spraying crops.
• The candidate must harvest crops.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots, corn farming, dry pea and bean farming, livestock combination farming, other grain farming, wheat farming, and livestock production.
• The candidate must be willing to work in hazardous conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in hot and dirty conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have experience operating various farm equipment, including harvesters, seed drills, tractors, combine harvesters, farm trucks, loaders, manure spreaders, planting equipment, swather, tillage equipment, welding, skidsteers, and hand tools.

Area of specialization

• The candidate should be knowledgeable about beef cattle.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate will receive Free parking, On-site amenities, On-site housing options, and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).