STAR 6 RANCH IS HIRING FOR SUMMER 2025!
Are you handy, hardworking, and eager to spend your summer outdoors? Star 6 Ranch is looking for a Ranch Hand to join our team for the summer season (mid-May-mid September). We need someone who has a strong work ethic, and it is an asset if you have previous experience in ranch work and groundskeeping. Ranch work often involves learning new skills on the job, too, so a willingness to take direction and keep improving is key.
POSITION: RANCH HAND
As a Ranch Hand, you will play a key role in keeping our ranch running smoothly, supporting daily operations, maintaining the property, and helping care for our animals. If you love working outside, enjoy hands-on projects, and are adaptable to new challenges, this role is for you!
ABOUT STAR 6 RANCH:
Nestled within 80 acres of stunning grasslands, meadows, forests, and riparian areas, Star 6 Ranch is a sanctuary for those seeking to reconnect with the land, community, and themselves. Our ranch is more than a place – it’s a haven where individuals embark on transformative journeys of self-discovery, healing, and growth.
We believe that reconnecting in meaningful ways with the land and each other helps us unearth our authentic selves and discover that everything we need to thrive lies within.
Star 6 Ranch is dedicated to reciprocating the gifts of the land through mindful operations, careful herd management, and rotational grazing strategies that rejuvenate the soil and enhance our diverse ecosystems.
WORK LOCATION:
On site at Star 6 Ranch, 81130 Ranch Road East, Kananaskis (Exshaw), Alberta, T0L 2C0 15 minutes east of Canmore.
REGULAR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ranch Maintenance & Groundskeeping:
· General building and facility maintenance, including deep cleaning of rental spaces.
· Mucking out corrals and paddocks.
· Assisting with building projects and general maintenance.
· Lawn care: seeding, watering, and mowing.
· Landscaping and gardening: planting, weeding, light landscaping.
· Trail maintenance: pruning, sawing, and gathering timber.
· Fence repairs and upkeep.
· Operating ranch equipment (training provided, previous experience an asset).
· Taking on other tasks as assigned to support ranch operations.
Animal Care:
· Feeding in the morning and/or afternoon, mucking out horse and donkey paddocks, chicken care.
· Assisting with animal health checks and care as needed.
· Supporting coverage during our caretaker’s time off.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
· A positive, hardworking individual who enjoys hands-on work.
· Someone comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
· A team player who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.
· Previous experience with ranch work, groundskeeping, or animal care is an asset and will be prioritized during the hiring process.
· Requirements/assets: driver’s license, access to a car for commuting to work (staff accommodation is not available).
· A criminal check is required, first aid training is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY:
If this sounds like the perfect summer job for you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to info@star6ranch.com
Pay range: $18-$25 depending on experience