Job description
Duties
Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Track and report on current feed inventory, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Track and report on current feed inventory, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, 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 #49782771 Requirements
- Language requirement: English or French
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 1 to less than 7 months
- 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 Sonibrand Farm Inc., labourer, farm Ferme Rêveuse, farm worker, hogs Groupe Mario Côté, farm worker, hogs Centre d?emploi agrico
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.