Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Track and report on current feed inventory, Harvest crops, Feed and tend animals, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Select livestock for sale, 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, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Track and report on current feed inventory, Harvest crops, Feed and tend animals, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Select livestock for sale, 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 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 #48973528 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
- 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
- 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, Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Employers
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