labourer, farm

Appleyard Land and Cattle Ltd.; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company in Strathmore is seeking a dedicated Class 1 truck driver. In this role, you will be responsible for handling livestock, monitoring animal health, and operating various farm machinery. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and prior experience in an agricultural setting. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary ranging from $20.00 to $35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to less than 7 months of experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal health and the calving process.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.

Skills

Handling animals

Monitoring the calving process

Operating and maintaining farm machinery

Feeding and tending animals

Working independently

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tractor

Farm truck

Loader

Haying equipment

Seed drill

Job description

With some duties as aclass 1 truck driver

Job details

• Location: Strathmore, AB T1P 1Z1
• Salary: 20.00 to 35.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 60 to 120 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
• Minimum education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not permitted.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Handling animals
• Monitoring the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Planting, cultivating and irrigating crops
• Preparing a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Treating livestock health issues
• Weaning and weeding
• Fertilizing and spraying crops
• Feeding and tending animals
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment
• Providing agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Ensuring farm safety and bio‑security procedures are followed
• Cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Operating 4‑wheel drive vehicles

Equipment and machinery experience

• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Storage and silage system
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Haying equipment
• Loader
• Swather
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service
• Cattle breeding
• Agricultural crop service
• Beef cattle

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand‑eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Who can apply for this job?

• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025‑12‑26

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Appleyard Land and Cattle Ltd.

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