Job description
Duties
Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Perform general farm duties Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, 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
Job Bank #48979672 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- 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
- Piece work
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, 4 job postings advertised, Large business (between 100 and 500 employees), 2 business locations, View
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.