Job description
Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, 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 #49057223 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: Will train
- 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
- Bonus, Piece work
- 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, general farm worker - livestock Brubacher Drums, farm worker, poultry SWANCREEK LAYER FARMS LTD, poultry farm worker Andrea, general farm worker B
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.