Job description
Duties
Handling animals Marking livestock as proof of ownership Monitoring animal health Organize tasks to accomplish the work Perform animal grooming activities Perform livestock feeding Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Milk cows Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Perform general farm duties Benefits Other benefits Transportation provided by employer Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities Employment groups - Help Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application. Close
Key Responsibilities
- Feed and care for dairy cattle and monitor their general condition
- Assist with milking operations and barn sanitation
- Clean stalls, milking equipment, and feeding areas
- Handle animals safely and support herd management activities
- Move supplies, feed, and farm materials as needed
- Follow hygiene, milk safety, and animal welfare procedures
L0G 1T0
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: an asset. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welc
- 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
- Farm environment involving dairy cattle care and milking operations
- Exposure to odors, noise, moisture, and changing temperatures
- Early morning and flexible shifts may be required
- Work may take place in barns, milking parlours, and feeding areas
Benefits
- vacancies 7 vacancies Source Job Bank #3590708 Various locations6600 15Th SiderdSchomberg, ONL0G 1T0 Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical locat
Who can apply
- You can apply if you are:a Canadian citizena permanent resident of Canadaa temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permitDo not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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.