Job description
Duties
Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Treat livestock health issues, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Treat livestock health issues, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties, 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 #49769931 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience
- Experience requirement: 2 years to less than 3 years
- 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
- On-site housing options
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, farm machinery operator Eilers Farms (Ontario) Incorporated, pork production technician Venture View Swine Ltd., swine technician Jena Farms Inc.,
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.