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Summer Job Opportunity - University of Alberta, Mattheis Research Ranch (Posted Jan 21, 2025)
Position: Ranch Hand
Location: Near Duchess, Alberta
We are looking for a ranch hand to help run the Mattheis Ranch which is a 12,000-acre ranch with research studies going on for native range management and cattle. About 700 acres of the operation is irrigated and all the remaining is native Dry Mixedgrass prairie.
Duties to include:
- Moving/Checking Cattle on ATVs
- Repairing/Building Fences
- Spot Spraying Noxious Weeds
- Running Irrigation systems
- Seeding
- Building research plots
- General Yard Maintenance
Time frame
April 2025 until September 2025. We are willing to work with college/university summer breaks for the right person.
Requirements
- Must be able to legally work in Canada
- Class 5 Drivers license (non GDL)
Other info
- Work hours will be 40 hours/week
- Salary will be based on experience
Closing Date
February 7, 2025 or until an appropriate candidate is found.
Send Resume to:
Marcel Busz
Mattheis Ranch Foreman