Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform livestock feeding, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform livestock feeding, Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Milk cows, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, 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: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Previous farm experience is an asset but not always mandatory
- 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
- Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, On-site housing options, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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, 1 job posting advertised, Small business (under 5 employees), 1 business location, View business profi
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How to Apply
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