General Farm Worker (NOC 8431) | |
| Job ID | 6F-7E-66-EB-3E-3A |
| Company | Viking Stables Inc. |
| Location | Innisfree |
| Province | Alberta |
| Date Posted | 2022-01-04 |
| Posted Until | 2022-07-03 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Description | |
| Viking Stables Inc. is in need of General Farm Worker EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full Time - Permanent DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Care and tend to horses 2. Assist in the training and exercising of the horses as required. 3. Feed and tend to livestock daily (horses and cattle). 4. Monitor animal behaviour in regards to disease and health problems. 5. Handle stud horses and assist in the breeding program. 6. Care for breeding livestock (female bovines-cows and horses-mares) as well as the young (calves and foals). 7. Treat animals for sickness or injuries. 8. Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards, and pens. 9. Operate and maintain farm machinery. 10. Perform other related tasks as assigned. WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week; Hours of work are based on daily needs of horses at the farm or operation requirements and race schedules; 1 day off per week on varied days WAGE/BENEFITS: $17.50/hour + Vision and Dental benefits from Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association of Alberta after 3 months of employment; 10 days paid vacation WORK LOCATION: Innisfree, AB, Canada T0B 2G0 EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Education: No formal education is required 2. Work Experience: At least 1 year of experience in handling horses and/or cattle 3. In-depth knowledge of general horse and cattle health is required. 4. Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly. 5. Ability to deal with stressful situations and work under pressure 6. Knowledge on equine anatomy is an asset 7. Must have real desire to work with cattle and horses | |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Salary | $17.50/hour 40 hours per week |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | E-mail: joanpetrow@icloud.com |
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