Job description
Duties
Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Milk cows, Perform general farm duties, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Milk cows, Perform general farm duties, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
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 #50065546 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 7 months to less than 1 year
- 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
- Transportation provided by employer
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, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 1 business location, G
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.