Job description
Duties
Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties
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
Job Bank #49739563 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Previous farm experience is an asset but not always mandatory
- 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
- Competitive hourly wage with stable full-time opportunities
- Overtime pay may be available depending on the season and workload
- Health and financial benefits may be offered according to employer policy
- On-the-job training for entry-level farm positions
- Long-term employment opportunities for reliable workers
- Accommodation or transportation support may be available in some positions
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, dairy farm worker De Knar Dairy, general farm worker Lesher Lane Ent Ltd, farm worker, general NIELSEN FARMS, farm labourer - livestock BYSTROM FA
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.