Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, 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, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Perform general farm duties, Schedule staff, Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings, Organize and maintain inventory, Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs, Perform same duties as workers supervised Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, 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, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Perform general farm duties, Schedule staff, Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings, Organize and maintain inventory, Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs, Perform same duties as workers supervised
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
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- 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, Vision care benefits
- Other benefits
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, farm supervisor Gorman Farms Ltd, farm supervisor VandenBroek Dairy Farm, farm supervisor EVERSOURCE CALGARY, farm supervisor Highline Mushrooms W
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.