Job description
Duties
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Feed and tend animals, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, 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 Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Feed and tend animals, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, 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
Job Bank #49045898 Requirements
- Language requirement: English or French
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience requirement: 2 years to less than 3 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 housing options, Other benefits, Transportation provided by employer
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Private households, 1 job posting advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 2 business locations, View business profile, Jo
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