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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Dry pea and bean farming. Hay farming. Outdoors. Wheat farming. At heights. Confined spaces. Dangerous. Dusty. Noisy. Grain, oil and forage crop. Livestock. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Handling animals. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving. Track and report on current feed inventory . Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Fertilize and spray crops. Harvest crops. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Equipment and machinery experience: Fertilizer applicator. Seed drill. Sprayer or duster. Tractor. Combine harvester. Farm truck. Forage equipment. Haying equipment. Loader. Manure spreader. Swather. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Drive manual transmission vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 5 years or more.