Company Operating Name: Lower Nicola Meats.
Business Address: 540 Hwy 8 Merritt, British Columbia
Position Title: General Farm Labourer

All applicants are welcome (including youth, aboriginals, newcomers/new immigrants, capable seniors, citizens and permanent residents).

Job Duties
• Perform animal husbandry duties including daily care of cows and calves, feeding, watering, monitoring animal health and behaviour, and reporting any signs of illness, injury, or distress to the farm owner.
• moving, sorting, and handling livestock, as well as maintaining clean and safe housing areas for animals.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment and machinery
• Build, repair, and maintain fencing, gates, and livestock enclosures to ensure livestock safety and proper containment.
• Carry out weed control activities, including spraying and mechanical or manual removal, in accordance with farm procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance on farm buildings, pens, corrals, and infrastructure,
• Prepare animals for market/butcher
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow all farm safety, biosecurity, and operational procedures.
• Assist with other general farm duties as required to support day-to-day operations.

Required Skills and Experience
• Strong work ethic, dependable, and punctual
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
• Team player
• Previous farm experience is strongly preferred

Specific Skills: No formal education required.
Additional Skills: Experience is an asset.
Terms of Employment: Permanent, full-time.
Language of work: English; Sufficient English required to take Instruction due to operation of equipment.
Wage: $23.00 CAD, hourly.
Hours: 40-50 hrs/week

Interested applicants please send a copy of your resume to lowernicolameats@theadminbarn.ca