Job description
Duties
Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, 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
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- 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
- 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
- Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
- Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Other benefits, Team building opportunities, Parking available
Who can apply
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada, other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit, farm foreman/woman BEZCO FARMING INC., farm supervisor Barrhill Feeders Inc., farm supervisor Grandview Cattle Feeders Ltd.,
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.
How to Apply
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