Job Order Detail

Description

livestock labourer on a mixed sheep/grain operation located in east-central Saskatchewan in the RM of Lipton at NE29-24-13-W2. This is a full-time position. The primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

basic animal husbandry ie. feeding, handling, vaccinating, etc.
building/maintaining pens
preparing animals for transport
weighing/sorting of animals
assisting in lambing
operating machinery for feeding livestock (ex. telehandlers and tractors)
maintenance and cleaning of machinery and facilities
hauling silage for use of feed for sheep

There is a guarantee of 40 hours/week all year round. The standard work week will be Monday-Friday, but may extend into weekends during busy production or handling periods. Start and end time will vary with the season. Supper will be provided if working past 5:30 pm. Extended time off will be available during times of year that are not busy (ie. end of October, November, beginning of December)
The position comes with a 2-year contract of employment. Extension of contract possible at the end of term. Termination will occur if the employee conducts themselves in a manner unbefitting to the farm operation. Examples of such conduct includes, but is not limited to, substance abuse, theft, aggressive behaviour, continued absence from work without notice or leave, and misuse or mistreatment of farm animals and equipment.