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101283736 Saskatchewan Ltd., near Bulyea, SK requires 6 full time Herdspersons for their combined dairy and beef operation.
Duties will include:
-monitor herd, recognize and treat health concerns
-formulate feed rations according to nutritional requirements
-administer breeding program
-assist with births
-milk and feed cows
-operate and maintain farm equipment & machinery
-supervise farm operations
-maintain production and livestock records
- some general farm duties
Requirements:
-1-2 years of similar experience
-completion of high school
-valid drivers license
-able to work independently
-able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends
Salary: $17-22/hr (depending on experience) for 45-50 hours a week. Accommodation available.
Location of work: SW25-22-22 W2nd / SE26-22-22 W2nd / SW30- 22-21 W2nd / SE25-22-22 W2nd, Bulyea, SK
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Type Of Livestock Specialization
- Dairy cattle
- Beef cattle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
Specific Skills
- Supervise breeding programs and harvest operations
- Supervise farm operations
- Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- Perform general farm duties
- Formulate feeding program
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
Type of Equipment
- Trucks
- Tractors
- Storage and silage system
- Milking systems
- Manure handling or storage system
- Feeding and watering system
Type of Farm Operations
- Livestock
- Dairy