Job description
Duties
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Diagnose livestock health issues, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Track and report on current feed inventory, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Diagnose livestock health issues, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Track and report on current feed inventory, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Key Responsibilities
- Feed and care for dairy cattle and monitor their general condition
- Assist with milking operations and barn sanitation
- Clean stalls, milking equipment, and feeding areas
- Handle animals safely and support herd management activities
- Move supplies, feed, and farm materials as needed
- Follow hygiene, milk safety, and animal welfare procedures
Job Bank #50268677 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: No experience (will train)
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for long periods
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime when required
- Strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors or in farm production environments
Work Environment
- On-site work only; remote work is not available
- Farm environment involving dairy cattle care and milking operations
- Exposure to odors, noise, moisture, and changing temperatures
- Early morning and flexible shifts may be required
- Work may take place in barns, milking parlours, and feeding areas
Benefits
- Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
- Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, On-site amenities, On-site housing options, Transportation provided by employer, Parking available
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, dairy farm worker Rusland Farms Inc., dairy farm labourer Alexerin Dairy Inc., milk production labourer Ferme Ricky inc, dairy farm worker Ferme G
Eligibility depends on the wording of the original job posting and the employer. If you are outside Canada, review the “Who can apply” information carefully and verify current Canadian work-permit requirements before applying.