Job description
Duties
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Handling animals, Marking livestock as proof of ownership, Mixing fertilizer, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Weeding, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Feed and tend animals, Maintain financial and production records, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Perform general farm duties, Cut horticultural crops, Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Handling animals, Marking livestock as proof of ownership, Mixing fertilizer, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Weeding, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Feed and tend animals, Maintain financial and production records, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Perform general farm duties, Cut horticultural crops, Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
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 #50046265 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: No experience (will train)
- 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
- 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
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada, other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 1 job posting advertised, Small business (under 5 employees), 1 business location
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.