Job description
Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Track and report on current feed inventory, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Maintain work records and logs, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Track and report on current feed inventory, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Maintain work records and logs, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, 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 #49811000 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Bachelor's degree 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
- Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 3 job postings advertised, Extra large business (more than 500 employees), 2 business locations, View
Eligibility depends on the wording of the original job posting and the employer. If you are outside Canada, review the “Who can apply” information carefully and verify current Canadian work-permit requirements before applying.