The WBDC is a dynamic and exciting place to work. The team players are enthusiastic and energetic. It's a place where you're exposed to a wide variety of jobs, projects, and tasks. The WBDC provides an opportunity to work with cattle in a research based environment.
We live and work in smaller rural, largely agricultural communities that are great places to live and raise a family. WBDC employs senior research scientists, an economist, technical staff, supporting ranch staff and administration and clerical staff.
WBDC seeks qualified individuals periodically for employment opportunities in the organization.
SUMMER STUDENT
Posting Date: December 22, 2011
Position:
The Western Beef Development Centre – a division of PAMI – requires two summer students for work at the Termuende Research Ranch in Lanigan, where it manages a 300-head herd and 2500 acres of range and cropland for research and technology transfer.
Duties:
Ranch duties which include:
Construction and moving of corrals, barbwire or electric fencing
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Yard and facilities maintenance
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Operation and maintenance of farm equipment
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General farm work, much of which requires physical labour
Field data collection for ongoing projects:
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Forage Managemetn Research
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Grazing Management Research
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Handling and weighing cattle
Forage sample collection and preparation.
Forage sample drying, weighing and results recording.
Seeding of plots and care of forage sites.
Weekend and overtime work required.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have:
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Two years of post-secondary education.
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The ability to work independently.
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Farm background and experience.
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The ability to operate farm equipment.
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Computer skills required for data entry and analysis.
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A Valid driver’s license.
Duration:
This is a summer position from May 1 to August 31, 2012.
Salary Range :
Competitive wages depending on qualifications.
How to apply:
Please send resume of qualifications and experience by February 17, 2012 to:
Paul Jefferson, VP Operations
Western Beef Development Centre
Box 1150
Humboldt SK S0K 2A0
or email: info.wbdc@pami.ca
WBDC appreciates your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
