Job description
Duties
Boar semen collection, Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Diagnose livestock health issues, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Direct farm grooming activities, Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows, Handling animals, Mixing fertilizer, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Oversee the activities of clearing the fields, Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts, Treat livestock health issues, Weeding, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Maintain work records and logs, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties Boar semen collection, Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Diagnose livestock health issues, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Direct farm grooming activities, Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows, Handling animals, Mixing fertilizer, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Oversee the activities of clearing the fields, Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts, Treat livestock health issues, Weeding, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Maintain work records and logs, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, 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
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 3 years to less than 5 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
- Free parking available, On-site amenities, On-site housing options
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, farm supervisor AMBER FARMS, horse stable foreman/woman THOROUGH AGENCY, farm supervisor Lundy Potato Farms LTD>, Job Bank Support, About us, Our
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.