Job description
Duties
Direct farm feed inventory activities, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports Direct farm feed inventory activities, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Track and report on current feed inventory, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Train horses, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports
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
- Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Employers
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