Job Description
At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.
Under the direction of the Ranch General Foreman, the Ranch Worker is an entry-level position where the incumbent will complete daily labour activities associated with the bison ranch.
This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.
Key Focus:
• Complete all daily activities associated with the bison ranch including; animal monitoring, assistance with feeding, watering, checking fences in all active pastures, assisting with fence repairs, maintaining propane water heaters, and bison herd monitoring.
• Perform manual labour work not limited to; hooking and unhooking various implements, loading of seed and fertilizer, loading mineral feeders, lifting posts, snow removal, and grass cutting.
• Assist in bison roundup activities including; operating and securing gates, preparing all handling systems.
• General operator skills
• Work environment in general may involve some exposures to hazards and/or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions.
• Working in confined or open areas, around animals, or around various heavy equipment.
• Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
• A valid Class 5 License (or equivalent) is required, along with a satisfactory 3-year Drivers Abstract.
• Use of telecommunications equipment, mobile phone, computer and iPad
• Ability to work alone and with limited supervision.
• Be alert to risks or threats in order to prevent losses before they occur.
• Good physical fitness level; capable of lifting, walking, and performing labour tasks regularly.
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Agricultural tractors, Loader, Skid Steer is a requirement.
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
This is a full time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB on Syncrude Site.
Shift schedule: Wednesday to Tuesday / 7 on 7 off / 12 hours per day / Day shift Only.
NOTE: Flight and Camp accommodation are NOT provided.
What we offer:
• Highly competitive wages
• Great employer paid Benefit and employer matching Pension programs
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!
Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.
