Ranch Hand - Simpson Ranching Ltd

  • Cochrane
  • Cana Group Of Companies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Carry out field work including haying, harvesting, cultivating, harrowing, spraying thistle and rock picking, operating lawn mowers, weed whackers, pressure washers, post pounder, hammer and any other implement provided.
  • Operate and maintain all equipment including haying, feeding grain, rolling grain, feeding hay, bedding straw, cutting weeds, spraying weeds, greasing, oil/fluid checks with every use, minor repairs as necessary, servicing and record keeping.
  • Competency in pasture doctoring cattle is an asset.
  • Carry out tasks associated with cattle work including detecting and treating illness, feeding, calving, and handling of livestock. Carry out other duties salt/mineral/oiler/creep feeder upkeep and transport, cleaning barns, postmortems, moving cattle, set up and tear down of livestock handling systems, repairs or replacement of barb wire/page wire/corral fences, install, maintain, and relocate electric fencing, yard work, repairs and maintenance of to water systems, and shoveling snow.
  • Keep all areas of the Ranch clean and in good repair.
  • Conduct all duties in a safe manner, as per the SRL Environmental, Health and Safety Manual

QUALIFICATIONS : To be Successful you will have the following qualifications and experience:

  • 5+ years of experience with the day-to-day operations of a large ranching operation
  • Diploma, degree, or equivalent education in the field(s) of Agriculture, Animal Sciences or a related field are considered an asset.
  • Cattle health knowledge and strong cattle handling skills are an asset.
  • Mechanical ability for servicing ranch and/or farm equipment
  • Able to operate farming and/or ranch related equipment.
  • Able to build &/or fix wood, barbed & page wire fences/corrals.
  • Class 1 driver’s license is considered an asset.
  • Must be willing to put in long hours when required.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS :

  • Single and Family accommodations are available.
  • Located 15 mins from town (Cochrane, AB).
  • Competitive industry salary.
  • Work week is 11 days on 3 days off
  • One altered working dog is welcome to attend work with you.
  • One qualified, tested, working horse is welcome (hay, water and shelter provided by ranch).

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