This full-time seasonal farm worker position in Linden, Alberta, offers $24 per hour with 30 to 60 hours per week and opportunities for overtime. The job involves hands-on tasks such as monitoring animal health, operating and maintaining farm equipment, cleaning animal enclosures, and inspecting products for market readiness. Candidates will work in various challenging environmental conditions (e.g., outdoors, dusty, cold, hot, wet), performing physically demanding and repetitive tasks. No prior experience or formal education is required, as training will be provided. Staff accommodation, transportation, and travel expenses are covered by the employer. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, flexibility, and teamwork, with work conducted in both individual and team settings.
Work site environment For Jobs:
Outdoors
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Odours
Wet/damp
Cold/refrigerated
Work setting For Given Jobs:
Staff accommodation available
Various locations
Tasks For Jobs:
Monitoring animal health
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Transportation/travel information
Travel expenses paid by employer
1. Do I need prior experience or a degree to apply?
No. This position does not require any formal education or prior experience. The employer will provide on-the-job training.
2. What are the working hours and schedule like?
You can expect to work 30 to 60 hours per week, with potential overtime. The schedule may vary depending on the season and workload.
3. Is accommodation provided?
Yes, staff accommodation is available for this position.