Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops, Keep logs and maintain records Diagnose livestock health issues, Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops, Keep logs and maintain records
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 #48978727 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience requirement: 7 months to less than 1 year
- 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, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits
- Free parking available
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 1 job posting advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 1 business location, Vi
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.