Job description
Duties
Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses, Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Treat livestock health issues, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, 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, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Maintain work records and logs, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties, Track and report on current feed inventory Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses, Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Treat livestock health issues, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, 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, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Maintain work records and logs, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties, Track and report on current feed inventory
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 #48978992 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
- Experience requirement: 2 years to less than 3 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
- Group insurance 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, 1 job posting advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 1
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.