Philipsen Farm Ltd Looking for herdsperson at Lacombe, AB Full Time

Agriculture, General

or equivalent experience

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor

Storage and silage system

Milking system (automated)

Feeding and watering system

Automated manure handling or storage system

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties

Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Maintain work records and logs

Area of Specialization

Dairy cattle

Type of Farm Operations

Dairy

Other grain farming

Specific Skills

Monitoring animal health

Security and Safety

Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Ability to Supervise

3-4 people

Work Location Information

Rural area

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records

Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems

Calving

Feed inventory

Handling animals

Farm animal grooming

Personal Suitability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits

Screening questions

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?