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Livestock yardman/woman
Job in
Balzac, Alberta, Canada
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
Thorlakson Feedyards Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Agriculture / Farming
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
45 to 60 hours per week - Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma - Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years Work site environment - Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
- Dusty
- Noisy
- Odours
- All weather conditions
- Dirty Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available Tasks
- Diagnose livestock health issues
- Handling animals
- Marking livestock as proof of ownership
- Monitoring animal health
- Perform livestock feeding
- Treat livestock health issues
- Feed and tend animals
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Select livestock for sale
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
- Maintain work records and logs
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
- Perform general farm duties
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Area of specialization
- Beef cattle Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is not available
- Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Gloves Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Quick learner Screening questions
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options
- Early morning Employment terms options
- Shift
- Flexible hours
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime available Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Other benefits
- Parking available
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