Job description
Duties
Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Marking livestock as proof of ownership, Monitoring animal health, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Marking livestock as proof of ownership, Monitoring animal health, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties
Key Responsibilities
- Feed and monitor animals and assist with general livestock care
- Clean barns, pens, feeding areas, and farm equipment
- Handle animals safely and report any signs of illness or injury
- Load, unload, and move supplies, feed, and farm materials
- Assist with routine farm maintenance and sanitation procedures
- Follow biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare guidelines
Job Bank #50267886 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 1 to less than 7 months
- 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
- Physically demanding farm environment involving livestock care
- Exposure to odors, noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Fast-paced setting with repetitive tasks and flexible work schedules
- Work may take place in barns, pens, feeding areas, and animal housing facilities
Benefits
- Health care plan
- Other benefits
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 4 job postings advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 1 business location, V
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