Agricultural Labour Pool

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Herd Manager/Field Operations Job Number: 11634 Farm Type: Livestock - Cow/Calf/Beef Farms/Ranch Positions Location: Parsons, BC Persons Required: 1... Job Duration: Full Time (Permanent position) Job Starts: ASAP Wages: Wage or salary is negotiable based upon experience and/or education Work Schedule: To be discussed at interview Other Job Details: Skills Needed: Animal science background desired but not mandatory Experience handling and calving cattle is necessary Experience operating and maintaining basic farm equipment such as tractors, loaders, cultivation equipment and manure/prill spreaders Have a basic understanding of mechanical maintenance and minor repair of farms equipment Additional experience on industrial equipment such as excavators and bull dozers and/or class 1 qualifications would be considered an asset but not necessary to apply Should have strong desire for working in the agricultural industry be willing to share and implement ideas as well as learn new tasks and skills relevant to the business Good communication skills Strong dependable work ethic are essential Housing/Benefits: Accommodations and utilities in a modern, well kept 3 bedroom house is provided Additional benefits are negotiable Duties: Beef cattle herd management Calving Herd records Feeding, herd health and animal husbandry Field checks Field operations Field equipment operation Irrigation systems management (3 pivots, 5 irrigation reel guns and possible addition of drip line system operation) Supervision of and/or operation of equipment Land preparation Haying Equipment maintenance and repair Fencing Land preparation ~ seeding, field crops, forage renovation and possible land clearing Soil amendment application Support work when available for research and development program Will report directly to the General Manager, working along side other ranch employees Other Job Information: This Ranch, in located in the beautiful Columbia Valley south of Golden BC. This diversified and growing agri-business has interests in beef cattle, forestry, seed production, and agricultural research and development. Our business has a strong focus on technological innovation, creation and application but is still operates a largely traditional beef cattle business. We place a strong emphasis on family values as well as work life balance, and are located in an dream area for outdoor recreationalists. The golden area is popular for outdoor sports such skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, motorsports, and paragliding. How To Apply to Job #11634 Please send your updated resume with references to The Agricultural Labour Pool [email protected]

Milker/Herdsperson Job Number: 11622 Farm Type: Livestock - Dairy Jobs Location: Abbotsford, BC Persons Required: 1... Job Duration: Part Time or Full Time (Temporary position) Job Starts: ASAP Wages: $20.00 per hour Work Schedule: Split shifts Other Job Details: Skills Needed: Must have good milking skills Must have good husbandry skills (registered herd) AI certificate or willing to obtain Education Required: Read and write English Duties: Milking 140 cows both shifts (new facility barn) Parlour sanitation Herd health Possibly help with feeding Other Job Information: Part time position is on weekends How To Apply to Job # 11622 Please send your updated resume with references to The Agricultural Labour Pool at [email protected]

General Farm Worker Job Number: 11613 Farm Type: Sheep Farm - Jobs Location: Victoria, BC Persons Required: 1... Job Duration: Full Time (Permanent position) Job Starts: ASAP Wages: $14.00 an hour, but would increase with increased competence and acceptance of responsibility Work Schedule: To be discussed Other Job Details: Skills Needed: Be self-directed enough to see that jobs are carried through appropriately Strong, with no back issues or allergies to grasses Part of a 7 member team Would have to be prepared to at least learn enough at the slaughterhouse to fill in when necessary Punctual Responsible Able to work alone and with others in a fast-paced environment Calm demeanor around animals Working with small machinery like weed eaters. Mechanical aptitude Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical an asset Tidy Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal Interest in learning about animal agriculture and grass farming ~must be more than just a job Need to drive and have their own vehicle ~bussing is not an option No smoking at work Will learn about: Sheep management -Nutrition -Handling -Health -Breeding Grass management -Re-seeding -Adapted varieties -Hay making Economics and marketing Risk issues Animal welfare issues Machinery operation Soil fertility Duties: Hauling hay Primarily farm related plus maintenance around the properties Keeping farmyard and tools in order will be first responsibility Other Job Information: We are primarily a sheep farm, but do hay and a bit of grain as well and run a slaughterhouse. We market to restaurants and small butchers, have a farm store, attend a market and participate in a box program. We also do a lot of work with a farm that has pigs, and employees move back and forth. We are looking for a young person who has a real interest in farming and is looking for a long term relationship in which they can grow into being a responsible employee on a complex and interesting farm Need to complete a criminal record check, as we have children visiting from various schools which require this