Job description
Duties
Develop specific plans to prioritize, Diagnose livestock health issues, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Direct farm grooming activities, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, 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, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Maintain work records and logs, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties Develop specific plans to prioritize, Diagnose livestock health issues, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Direct farm grooming activities, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, 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, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Maintain work records and logs, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties
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 #50446198 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Previous farm experience is an asset but not always mandatory
- 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, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits
Who can apply
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada, other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 2 job postings advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 2
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.