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Business: Monette Farms Ltd
Address: Pavilion, BC
Website: ca.indeed.com

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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