We are a family-owned and operated animal and crop farm located in beautiful Whitehorse, Yukon, looking for an experienced Farm/Ranch Hand to help us expand our operations on a full-time, permanent basis. We are a small team, so the ideal candidate has experience in, and/or is willing to learn, a variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Operating, maintaining, and repairing farm equipment and machinery such as planting and harvesting equipment, including keeping records and being aware of the condition of machines
• Crop preparation, production, and harvesting, including wheel-move irrigation
• Animal care and keeping, including handling and moving, nutrition and health, calving and farrowing
• General building, repair, and maintenance, including fencing and other structures

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience operating and maintaining equipment such as tractors, vehicles, crop production equipment, etc.
• 1-2 years of experience working with livestock. Experience with cattle, especially calving and animal welfare, will be considered a strong asset
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
• Willingness to take direction
• Self-motivated, willing to take on responsibility and accountability, and a problem-solver
• Comfortable with a changing schedule and priorities, and willingness to work long hours and/or on-call during the summer season, especially during calving and harvest season
• Valid class 5 drivers license and personal vehicle
• Experience hauling trailers with equipment will be considered a strong asset
• Experience with mechanics and/or welding will be considered a strong asset

This opportunity is ideal for an individual or family that is looking for a farming lifestyle. For the right person, this position could grow into an integral part of our farm, and we are willing to invest in that person's success. This person will be required to live on-site due to the demands of animal care (accommodation is provided).

Along with a yearly salary, this position comes with, or has the potential to come with, the following benefits (details to be discussed with the successful candidate):

• Accommodation (individual or family)
• Extended health/dental/vision benefits
• If relocating with a family, assistance finding employment for the spouse on or off the farm will be provided
• Potential relocation assistance
• Meat products from the farm
• Extended paid time off in the winter
• Fuel benefits if using personal vehicle for farm purposes

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada, as well as willing and able to relocate to Whitehorse, Yukon.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whitehorse, YT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Due to the demands of harvest, irrigation, and calving, the farm hand will be required to work long hours and be on-call for emergency situations during the summer. Are you comfortable with this type of schedule?

Experience:

• livestock handling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• class 5 drivers license (required)

Work Location: One location

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