Farm Hand
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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About The Role
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Farm Hand to join our team in the Red Deer area. This position will support the day-to-day operations of a sheep farm and requires someone who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and operating farm equipment safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with livestock, particularly sheep, and be able to work independently while maintaining high standards of animal care and farm maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
To Apply: Please submit your resume outlining your relevant farm and livestock experience.
Perks & Benefits
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Farm Hand to join our team in the Red Deer area. This position will support the day-to-day operations of a sheep farm and requires someone who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and operating farm equipment safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with livestock, particularly sheep, and be able to work independently while maintaining high standards of animal care and farm maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Feed, monitor, and care for sheep and lambs
- Assist with lambing, flock health monitoring, and general animal husbandry
- Move, sort, and handle livestock safely
- Operate and maintain farm equipment and machinery
- Assist with fencing repairs and general farm maintenance
- Load and unload feed, supplies, and livestock as required
- Monitor water systems and feeding equipment
- Keep facilities, barns, and work areas clean and organized
- Follow all farm safety procedures and biosecurity requirements
- Previous experience working with sheep is required
- Experience operating tractors, loaders, and other farm equipment
- Basic mechanical skills and equipment maintenance experience are considered an asset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual labour
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required
- Competitive wage based on experience
- Stable, year-round employment
- Opportunity to work in a hands-on agricultural environment
- Supportive team atmosphere
- Training and development opportunities
To Apply: Please submit your resume outlining your relevant farm and livestock experience.
Perks & Benefits
- Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
- Educational Allowance for Professional Development
- Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
- Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
- Discounts on College Programs & Courses
- Staff Discount in College Store
- On-Site Gym Access
- Free Parking
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Responsibilities
Care for sheep and lambs, assist with lambing and flock health, and safely move and handle livestock. Operate and maintain farm equipment, repair fencing, monitor feeding and water systems, and keep farm facilities clean while following safety and biosecurity procedures.
Requirements
Previous experience working with sheep is required, along with the ability to operate farm equipment and work independently. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and be available for flexible hours, including weekends when needed.
Skills
- Sheep Care
- Livestock Handling
- Lambing Assistance
- Flock Health Monitoring
- Animal Husbandry
- Tractor Operation
- Loader Operation
- Farm Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Basic Mechanical Skills
- Fencing Repair
- Farm Maintenance
- Feed and Water System Monitoring
- Biosecurity
- Farm Safety
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Lifestyle Account
- Educational Allowance
- Emergency Allowance
- Free Massages
- Discounts on College Programs and Courses
- Staff Discount in College Store
- On-Site Gym Access
- Free Parking
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Trades
Keywords
- Sheep Farming
- Livestock
- Lambs
- Lambing
- Animal Husbandry
- Flock Health
- Livestock Handling
- Tractors
- Loaders
- Farm Equipment
- Machinery
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Skills
- Fencing
- Farm Maintenance
- Feed Systems
- Water Systems
- Barns
- Biosecurity
- Farm Safety
- Manual Labour
- Agriculture