Job description
Duties
Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties
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
Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: College/CEGEP Animal sciences, other
- Experience requirement: 2 years to less than 3 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
- 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
- On-site housing options
Who can apply
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada, other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit, Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Employers
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