Job description
Duties
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Clear fields of wood and stones, Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Weaning, Feed and tend animals, Negotiate with clients for provision of services, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Clear fields of wood and stones, Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals, Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Weaning, Feed and tend animals, Negotiate with clients for provision of services, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Maintain work records and logs, 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
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 1 year to less than 2 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
- Free parking available, Parking available
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, 2 job postings advertised, Small business (under 5 employees), 1 business location, Green workplace, V
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