Job description
Duties
Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Maintain work records and logs, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Maintain work records and logs, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
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
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Previous farm experience is an asset but not always mandatory
- 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
- 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, 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.