ranch hand
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Outdoors. Work setting: Rural area.
Tasks:
- Handling animals.
- Monitor the calving process.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Tractor.
- Farm truck.
- Haying equipment.
- Loader.
- Swather.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Hand-eye co-ordination. Walking.
Personal suitability:
- Team player.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits.
Support for persons with disabilities:
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Veterans:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
Support for Indigenous people:
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
Support for mature workers:
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) .
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .
Supports for visible minorities:
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.