Ranch Hand

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

About Staffing Ltd. is seeking a Live-in Ranch Hand / Handyperson near Calgary. This role involves hands-on responsibilities such as tending to livestock, conducting repairs, and supporting day-to-day ranch operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is expected to have relevant experience and a driver's license.

Benefits

Housing taxable benefit

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Prior experience working on a ranch or farm.
• Experience operating farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut, dry, and bale hay; maintain farm equipment.
• Conduct daily checks on livestock and maintenance tasks.
• Assist in event setups and transportation of guests.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Valid driver's license

Clean criminal background check

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Job description

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About Staffingis an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a respected private familyto support them in the recruitment process to find their next residential team hire: Live-in Handyperson / Ranch Hand (Handyman/General Labourer).

Job ID: 42411

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category:

Located on an elegant country property south of Calgary, this family is seeking a(Live-In)Ranch Hand / Handyperson (Handyman)to support the day-to-day operations of the Ranch. This will include everything from tending to livestock to handling any repairs necessary.

This hire will be residing onsite, although located on a separate area of the property.Reporting to the Ranch Foreman, this hire will be collaborating with different members of the team and will be performing various tasks to coordinate and organize the estate’s day-to-day operations.The ideal candidate will be highly flexible, organized, a self-starter, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role provides a unique and amazing opportunity to be part of a high performing and collaborative group of individuals. If this sounds like something that excites you, apply today!

*Flexibility surrounding working hours are required for this position. On-call assistance is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Cut, dry, and bale hay; collect and store hay
• Move bales from fields to storage, and transport them to pens and barns
• Help with upkeep and repairs of farm, equipment, and tools
• Conduct daily checks on waterers and feed in pens and barn
• Assist in constructing, flooding, and maintaining the pond/ice rink
• Maintain the fishpond, ensure the aeration system functions properly, and stock fish food
• Aid in setting up and cleaning up events, assist in transporting supplies/equipment to event sites, clean vehicles for use, and transport photographers or guests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers license and clean drivers abstract
• Clean criminal background check
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to live on property and work on call as needed

Experience:

• Prior experience working on a ranch or farm, including knowledge of livestock handling, haying, and general farm maintenance
• Experience operating farm equipment such as tractors, balers, and trucks
• Basic understanding of maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities
• Familiarity with caring for livestock, including feeding, watering, and monitoring health

Skills:

• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment, as well as independently when necessary
• Capable of identifying issues and implementing solutions related to farm operations and equipment
• Effective communication skills to interact with the principals, fellow workers, and potentially visitors or guests during events

Base Salary:$60,000-$65,000 per year

• Housing taxable benefit

Work Hours:

• Monday – Friday
• Occasional evenings and weekends
• On-call required on occasions (for emergency repairs)

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion.At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffingrecruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with jobs.We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting jobs so check back with us regularly.

Please reference Job ID: 42411in your application.