Job description
Duties
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Milk cows, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Maintain work records and logs, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Milk cows, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Maintain work records and logs, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
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
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 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
- 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, general farm worker - livestock Elmido Farms 2018 Ltd., worker, farm Sparkes Corn Barn, dairy farm worker Woodside Farms, farm worker - livestock
You may try your luck even if you are a foreign candidate outside Canada. Some employers are open to international profiles, especially if you have relevant experience or can obtain a work permit.