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Herdsperson
Employer
Prinse FarmsDate Posted
January 08, 2026Languages
English-
Location Red Deer, AB
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Earnings $20.00 to $21.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 55 to 60 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 2  Vacancies
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Closing Date Jan 29, 2026
Employer
Prinse Farms
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
- Other miscellaneous animal farming
- Livestock
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
- Diagnose livestock health issues
- Handling animals
- Treat livestock health issues
- Feed and tend animals
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
- Perform general farm duties
Equipment and machinery experience
- Milking system (automated)
- Tractor
- Skidsteer
Area of specialization
- Cattle breeding
- Dairy cattle
- Animal husbandry
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
Personal suitability
Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
- Morning
- To be determined
- Day
- Weekend
Support for newcomers and refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in handling machinery and equipment; and in participating in the provision of services
- METHODICAL
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Interest in co-ordinating and maintaining financial and operational records; and in hiring and training workers
- innovative
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Interest in negotiating with farmers and farm managers regarding services
Abilities
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Mental Abilities
General Learning Ability
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Visual Abilities
Spatial Perception
Form Perception
Clerical Perception
Physical Abilities
Motor Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Interest Codes
- METHODICAL
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Interest in handling equipment to perform general farm duties; and in maintaining livestock performance records and in training horses
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in co-ordinating information to formulate feeding programs
- directive
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Interest in supervising feeding, health and breeding programs; may supervise general farm workers and harvesting labourers
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