Job description
Duties
Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain work records and logs, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, 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
- 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
- Mileage paid
- Free parking available, On-site housing options, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Parking available
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, foreman/woman, farm Hawk Express, farm supervisor AMBER FARMS, farm supervisor Openwood Farm, hog operation supervisor Vehof Farms Inc., Job Bank
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How to Apply
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