Job description
Duties
Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, Package products, Clean and maintain equipment Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform livestock feeding, Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, Package products, Clean and maintain equipment
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 #49965771 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
- Health care plan
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, livestock labourer JF Murray Farms Ltd., farm worker, general Witdouck Farms, apiary worker Poelman Apiaries Ltd., apiary worker Supernuc Apiaries
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.