Posted Sep 22, 2025Cowboy
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Business: Monette Farms Ltd
Address: Pavilion, BC
Website: ca.indeed.com
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Agriculture LabourerDescription
Job Summary
We are looking for a seasoned Cowboy to join our team on a large cattle ranch in British Columbia’s South Central Interior. This is not an entry level position, this job is a hands-on, physically demanding role for a candidate with strong ethic that is able to handle the workload independently and brings their ranching experience to the table.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years experience in a cowboy position
- Valid Driver's Licence is required
- Excellent Horsemanship: confident and capable rider with experience moving and working cattle horseback
- Experience with fencing: building, repairing and maintaining various types of fences.
- Winter feeding experience: Ability to manage feeding routines during harsh winter conditions
- Livestock care experience: daily care and monitoring of cattle; able to recognize illness or injury
- Chainsaw operation: Safely and effectively use of chainsaws and other tools for clearing and maintenance work
- Self-Motivated and independent: must be capable or working alone, especially when moving cattle or handling remote tasks
Duties:
- Livestock record-keeping, sorting, weaning, branding, shipping, and processing
- Moving cattle within the range
- Calving out assigned herd
- Winter feeding activities
- Construction, maintenance, and repair of all types of fencing to acceptable standards
- Safely and effectively use chainsaws and other tools for clearing and maintenance work
- General yard maintenance as needed and instructed
- If required, assist with fieldwork, farming and other ranch chores
- General ranch duties
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Experience:
- Cowboy: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Do you have a Valid Driver's Licence? (required)
Work Location: In person
