Contractor – agricultural service
Rippleview Hoof Care Ltd.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
- Dairy
- Livestock
Work setting
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Handling animals
- Monitoring animal health
- Negotiate with clients for provision of services
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Maintain work records and logs
- Drive lighter, special purpose trucks
- Identify livestock
- Perform animal grooming activities
- Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Truck
Area of specialization
- Agricultural livestock service
- Beef cattle
- Dairy cattle
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver’s licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
- Overtime required
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized