Seeking motivated individuals to join our expanding pen riding/herd health/processing team at our cattle feedlot near Bethune, SK. Duties may include but are not limited to:
On horseback, riding through pens, inspecting cattle, and making decisions about pulling animals to be hospitalized. This is done daily regardless of weather conditions to monitor animal health.
Diagnosing health concerns & treating accordingly.
Computer data entry in regards to treatments done on animals
Move cattle for shipment or treatment. If shipping, perform accurate head counts, retrieve cattle, and move them to scale and shipping pens.
Conduct pen, water bowl, and bunk inspections. Notify appropriate personnel regarding repairs/maintenance needed.
Induction of new cattle
May operate farm machinery such as a tractor and skid steer. Equipment experience is an asset.
Can assume duties of general feedlot maintenance.
It is preferred if applicants provide their own horse(s) for pen riding but not necessary. The feedlot pays for the horse hay. A bi-weekly horse allowance is provided in addition to a farrier cost allowance. Prior livestock and herd health experience preferred. Must be fluent in English.
Qualifications:
Strong horse-riding ability/experience required
Keen ability to identify distressed and sick cattle
Knowledgeable in herding cattle
Good time management skills
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditions
We offer an excellent comprehensive medical and dental benefit package after 3 months and an employer paid pension plan after one year. Starting wage based on experience. Employee housing is available to rent on an individual basis close by.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you already be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada?
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-18