Cowhand
Ravenwood Farm based in Ground birch, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Cowhand. Ravenwood Farm, an idyllic agricultural haven, embraces sustainable practices and community engagement. Nestled in the heart of Birch, this family-owned farm takes pride in offering organic produce and farm-to-table experiences. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Ravenwood Farm
Position: Cowhand
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.26 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment Full time
Location: 11457 265 Road Ground birch, BC V0C 1T0
Shifts: Day, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call
Transportation information: Willing to travel regularly, valid driver’s license, and public transportation is not available
Work setting: Room and board provided, rural area, willing to relocate, relocation costs not covered by employer, and business
Types of crops: Asparagus, bell peppers, blueberries, cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, cucumbers, garlic, melons, onions, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, zucchinis, herbs, greenhouse tomatoes, and greenhouse vegetables
Supervision: 1 to 2 people
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Asset language: German
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as college/CEGEP certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 to less than 3 years
Area of specialization: Detection and treatment of bee diseases, harvesting honey, honey bees, honey farm, knowledge of bee biology, native plants, perennials, Cattle breeding, project management, nursery or greenhouse, interactive/new media, beef cattle, and horses
Product inspection experience: Poultry
Equipment and machinery experience: Farm truck, forage equipment, fruit harvester, haying equipment, manure spreader, seed drill, swather, tractor, and hand tools
Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage, and feeding and watering system
Computer and technology knowledge: MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Outlook
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate attention to detail in their work
- The candidates should be capable of working under pressure and possess hand-eye coordination skills
- The candidates should be adept at handling repetitive tasks and have the ability to distinguish between colors
- The candidates should be physically capable of handling heavy loads and comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- The candidates should be prepared for a physically demanding role and able to perform bending, crouching, and kneeling as necessary
- The candidates should be open to overtime when required and able to manage a large workload effectively
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have efficient interpersonal skills and demonstrate flexibility in their approach to tasks
- The candidates should exercise good judgment in their decision-making and be organized in their work
- The candidates should be a team player and show initiative in their work
- The candidates should have excellent oral communication skills and possess excellent written communication abilities
- The candidates should focus on client needs and be reliable in meeting work commitments
- The candidates should be quick learners
Candidate Status:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
- International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to engage in brush collecting and participate in calving
- The candidates should be able to engage in cleaning crops and perform farm animal grooming
- The candidates should be able to manage feed inventory and participate in hand harvesting vegetables
- The candidates should be able to handle animals and participate in livestock branding
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of permaculture and engage in soil fertility programs
- The candidates should be able to engage in stone and/or wood picking and participate in weaning
- The candidates should be able to engage in weeding and harvest crops
- The candidates should be able to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment and milk cows
- The candidates should be able to clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens and perform apiary work
- The candidates should be able to detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry, and examine produce for quality to prepare for the market
- The candidates should be able to set and monitor water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops while acting as a spokesperson for an organization
- The candidates should be able to train horses and recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- The candidates should be able to perform general farm duties and negotiate with clients for the provision of services
- The candidates should be able to initiate and maintain contact with the media and formulate a feeding program
- The candidates should be able to co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting laborers
- The candidates should be able to answer written and oral inquiries and develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and programs
- The candidates should be able to prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity, and information programs, materials, and sessions
- The candidates should be able to gather, research, and prepare communication material and maintain livestock performance records
- The candidates should be able to prepare or oversee the preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, website content, and press releases
- The candidates should be able to supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs and growing and other crop-related operations
- The candidates should be able to ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed and select livestock for sale
- The candidates should be able to assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters, and other material
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details
By email
wgsmith1@xplornet.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!