Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Provide shearing services to livestock, Feed and tend animals, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Milk cows, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Perform general farm duties Diagnose livestock health issues, Monitor the calving process, Monitoring animal health, Perform animal grooming activities, Perform livestock feeding, Provide shearing services to livestock, Feed and tend animals, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Formulate feeding program, Maintain livestock performance records, Milk cows, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, 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
- 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
- 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
- Competitive hourly wage with stable full-time opportunities
- Overtime pay may be available depending on the season and workload
- Health and financial benefits may be offered according to employer policy
- On-the-job training for entry-level farm positions
- Long-term employment opportunities for reliable workers
- Accommodation or transportation support may be available in some positions
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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