Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties, Milk cows Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties, Milk cows
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 #50391065 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience requirement: 1 year to less than 2 years
- 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, Paramedical services coverage
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, poultry operation supervisor Elite Poultry Services Ltd., Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Empl
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