Livestock Specialist
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Handle sires of varying ages and sizes in a calm, confident manner for optimum production
- Work in a system using established protocols
- Perform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, assisting with health testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasks
- Operate company farm equipment and vehicles
- Clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Comfortable working with large animals
- Ability to perform occasional planned weekend duties
- Capability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Capacity to work on feet and stand for long periods of time
- Willingness to learn and follow company protocols
- 5+ years of previous livestock handling experience
- Experience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattle
- Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance repairs
- Post-secondary education in agriculture or related field
- Basic computer skills working with Microsoft Office
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environment
- Effective communicator with attention to detail
- Keen sense of attention to safe working practices and strong awareness of surroundings
- Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally
Details
- Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 CAD
- Benefits: Extended medical, dental and vision benefits, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, HSA and Group RRSP Plan
- This position will be based out of our Balzac Headquarters at Rocky View County, T4B 2T3