Job description
Duties
Handling animals Monitoring animal health Perform livestock feeding Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving 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 Milk cows 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 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
V2R 4J5
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan.
- 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 1 vacancy Source Job Bank #3589958 Various locations42730 Yale Road WestChilliwack, BCV2R 4J5 Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical lo
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.