General farm worker - livestock

Flying Pig Ranch Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Flying Pig Ranch Inc. in Edmonton is seeking a farm worker to support beef cattle operations on-site. The role involves handling animals, performing livestock feeding, and tending to cattle across pasture and pens, under supervision.

You will participate in breeding programs, monitor health indicators, and assist with basic daily progress reporting. The job requires physical stamina and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in farm work.
• English language proficiency.
• Ability to work in rural farm environments.

Responsibilities

• Handle animals and assist with feeding and care.
• Feed and tend cattle across pasture or pens.
• Carry out pasture or pen breeding program activities.
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Hire and train staff as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Livestock feeding

Record keeping

Staff training support

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 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 combination farming
• Livestock
• All weather conditions

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

TASKS

• Handling animals
• Perform livestock feeding
• Feed and tend animals
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Hire and train staff
• Write daily basic progress reports

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Agricultural livestock service
• Cattle breeding
• Beef cattle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Large workload