Experienced Fence Installer – Farm, Agricultural & Game Fencing
Prairie Fence Inc.
Parkland County, Alberta
Pay: $28.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal
Work Location: In person
Job Description
Prairie Fence is looking for an experienced Farm, Agricultural & Game Fence Installer to join our team.
We are a premier fencing company based in Parkland County, Alberta, specializing in high-quality agricultural, acreage, livestock, game, and commercial fencing. We take pride in doing excellent work, building strong relationships with customers, and creating a team culture where people are reliable, accountable, hardworking, and committed to getting better.
This is a seasonal position, with our fencing season typically running until the middle of December, depending on weather and workload. We are not looking for someone short-term. We are looking for someone who wants to work with us long term, return every season, and grow with Prairie Fence as we continue to expand.
There will be plenty of hours available, including overtime paid at 1.5x.
What You Will Be Doing
You will be responsible for installing, repairing, and removing farm, agricultural, acreage, livestock, game, and commercial fencing.
Common fence types include:
- Barbed wire fence
- Paige wire fence
- Game fence
- Rail fence
- Plank fence
- Livestock and acreage fencing
- Gates and related fence systems
You will also be expected to:
- Load, unload, and organize tools, materials, equipment, and supplies
- Safely operate trucks, trailers, skid steers, tractors, post pounders, chainsaws, and power tools
- Assist with site layout, post pounding, bracing, wire stretching, gate installation, and cleanup
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Travel to job sites throughout the region and occasionally work out of town
- Work as part of a team to complete jobs efficiently, safely, and to a high standard
What We Are Looking For
Experience matters, but character matters most.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual, and consistent
- Hardworking and willing to do physically demanding labour
- A good teammate who brings a positive attitude to the crew
- Accountable and willing to take responsibility
- Able to fit into a culture of excellence
- Willing to learn, improve, and take pride in their work
- Comfortable working outdoors in Alberta weather
- Able to follow direction while also showing initiative
- Interested in building a long-term future with Prairie Fence
Required Experience
Applicants should have experience installing farm, agricultural, and/or game fencing, including several of the following:
- Barbed wire
- Paige wire
- Game fence
- Rail fence
- Plank fence
- Bracing systems
- Gates
- Livestock, acreage, or game fencing
- Wire stretching and fence layout
- Post pounding
Equipment Experience
Experience with the following is strongly preferred:
- Skid steer
- Tractor
- Post pounder
- Chainsaw
- Power tools
- Trucks and trailers
- Farm or construction equipment
- Hand tools and fencing tools
Must Have
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation to Prairie Fence HQ at 52221 Range Road 24, Parkland County
- English fluency
- Ability to perform physically demanding labour
- Ability to work overtime and some Saturdays when needed
- Ability to work out of town on occasion
- At least two references from past employers or supervisors
- Willingness to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Nice to Have
- Experience in agriculture, construction, landscaping, or equipment operation
- Mechanical knowledge
- Welding experience
- Safety tickets such as CSTS-20, First Aid & CPR, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance, TDG, or Chainsaw Safety
What You Get
- $28.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- Full-time seasonal work
- Lots of hours available during the fencing season
- Opportunity to return every year
- Performance-based wage increases and bonuses
- Employee profit-sharing program
- Opportunity to grow into leadership, foreman, equipment operator, or supervisory roles
- A strong team culture built around reliability, accountability, hard work, and excellence
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 7:00 AM start
- Overtime available
- Some Saturdays as needed
- Seasonal work, typically ending around mid-December depending on weather and workload
About Prairie Fence
Prairie Fence is a growing fencing company serving Parkland County and surrounding areas. We specialize in agricultural, acreage, livestock, game, and commercial fencing. Our goal is to be the best fencing company in our market by delivering excellent workmanship, taking care of our customers, and building a team of people who take pride in their work.
We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job for a few months. We want someone who can become a long-term part of our team and come back year after year.
Apply Today
If you are experienced in farm, agricultural, or game fencing, enjoy working outdoors, and want to be part of a hardworking team with high standards, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume and references.
Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
