Posted 10 days ago
Farm Hand
@ MaKami College
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
MaKami College is hiring a full-time Farm Hand in the Red Deer area to support day-to-day operations of its sheep farm. The work covers livestock care, lambing, equipment operation, fencing and general farm maintenance, often in all weather. The posting requires prior sheep experience, a valid driver's licence, lifting up to 50 lbs, and flexible hours including weekends, and offers a competitive wage with year-round employment.
Responsibilities:
- Feed, monitor and care for sheep and lambs
- Assist with lambing and flock health
- Operate and maintain farm equipment
- Repair fencing and maintain the farm
- Keep facilities and work areas clean
Requirements summary:
- Previous experience working with sheep required
- Experience operating tractors and loaders
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
- Flexible hours, including weekends
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
MaKami College
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Farm Hand
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Farm Hand to join our team in the Red Deer area. This position will support the day-to-day operations of a sheep farm and requires someone who is comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and operating farm equipment safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with livestock, particularly sheep, and be able to work independently while maintaining high standards of animal care and farm maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Feed, monitor, and care for sheep and lambs
- Assist with lambing, flock health monitoring, and general animal husbandry
- Move, sort, and handle livestock safely
- Operate and maintain farm equipment and machinery
- Assist with fencing repairs and general farm maintenance
- Load and unload feed, supplies, and livestock as required
- Monitor water systems and feeding equipment
- Keep facilities, barns, and work areas clean and organized
- Follow all farm safety procedures and biosecurity requirements
Qualifications
- Previous experience working with sheep is required
- Experience operating tractors, loaders, and other farm equipment
- Basic mechanical skills and equipment maintenance experience are considered an asset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual labour
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required
What We Offer
- Competitive wage based on experience
- Stable, year-round employment
- Opportunity to work in a hands-on agricultural environment
- Supportive team atmosphere
- Training and development opportunities
If you enjoy working with livestock and have experience operating farm equipment, we would like to hear from you.
To Apply: Please submit your resume outlining your relevant farm and livestock experience.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
- Educational Allowance for Professional Development
- Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
- Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
- Discounts on College Programs & Courses
- Staff Discount in College Store
- On-Site Gym Access
- Free Parking
Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.
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