Job description
Duties
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Direct farm grooming activities, Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Formulate feeding program, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Direct farm grooming activities, Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Formulate feeding program, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Maintain work records and logs, Hire and train staff, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Perform general farm duties
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 #50044831 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
- Bonus
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, farm supervisor Ran Don Farms Ltd., farm supervisor Blueridge Acres Ltd, farm supervisor BM POULTRY FARMS LTD, farm supervisor Langley Berry Farms
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.