Schunter Ranches LTD
Schunter Ranches Ltd. is seeking a dependable and experienced Ranch Hand to join our cattle operation near Lumby, BC.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently around cattle, understands the day-to-day requirements of a working ranch, and has practical experience operating tractors and farm equipment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Daily feeding, watering and monitoring of cattle
- Handling, sorting and moving cattle safely
- Calving-season work, including monitoring cows and assisting with calving when required
- Recognizing signs of illness, injury or other cattle health concerns
- Checking cattle, fences, water systems and pastures
- Operating farm tractors, loaders and other ranch equipment
- Feeding hay and silage and assisting with winter feeding
- Haying and forage-related work as required
- Fencing installation and repair
- Corral, chute and livestock-handling work
- Basic equipment inspection, servicing and maintenance
- General ranch, yard and property maintenance
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area
Preferred Experience
The ideal applicant will have previous experience on a beef cattle or cow-calf operation.
Experience with the following would be particularly valuable:
- Beef cattle and cow-calf operations
- Calving and newborn calf care
- Cattle handling and livestock facilities
- Tractor operation
- Front-end loaders and farm machinery
- Haying and feeding equipment
- Fencing
- Basic mechanical repairs and maintenance
- Skid-steer or similar equipment
Applicants should be physically capable of performing ranch work in varying weather conditions and be comfortable working around large livestock and machinery.
A valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation are preferred.
Position
Location: Lumby, BC
Employer: Schunter Ranches Ltd.
Position: Ranch Hand – Cattle Operation
Employment: Full-time preferred
Wage: $22–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Ranch work requires flexibility, particularly during calving, feeding and haying seasons.
We are particularly interested in applicants who are looking for a long-term position and who take pride in animal care, equipment operation and maintaining a well-run ranch.
To Apply:
Please provide a short résumé or description of your ranch experience. Applicants should identify their experience with:
Cattle | Calving | Tractors | Loaders | Haying | Feeding | Fencing | Equipment Maintenance
References from previous ranch, farm or agricultural employers are appreciated.
Email
[email protected]
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