Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Diagnose livestock health issues, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Key Responsibilities
- Feed and monitor hogs and assist with daily animal care routines
- Clean pens, barns, feeding systems, and farm equipment
- Observe animal health and report illness, injuries, or abnormal behavior
- Handle and move animals safely according to farm procedures
- Support sanitation, barn maintenance, and biosecurity standards
- Load, unload, and move feed, supplies, and farm materials
Job Bank #50316160 Requirements
- Language requirement: French
- 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
- Indoor and outdoor livestock environment focused on hog production
- Exposure to odors, noise, dust, and temperature variations
- Physically demanding work with repetitive tasks and flexible schedules
- Work may take place in barns, feeding areas, and animal housing units
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage with stable full-time opportunities
- Overtime pay may be available depending on the season and workload
- Health and financial benefits may be offered according to employer policy
- On-the-job training for entry-level farm positions
- Long-term employment opportunities for reliable workers
- Accommodation or transportation support may be available in some positions
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, milk production labourer Fédération de l'UPA du Centre-du-Québec, milk production labourer Fédération de l'UPA du Centre-du-Québec, farm worker, 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.