Dairy Farm Worker in Canada
Dairy work can include feeding and caring for cattle, cleaning, milking-related routines, observing animals and maintaining work areas.
Typical work setting
Dairy farms; schedules can depend on animal-care and milking routines.
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Useful skills and qualities
Animal-handling awareness, hygiene, reliability and ability to follow farm procedures.
What to check in a vacancy
- Exact duties and experience requested by the employer.
- Work location, schedule, wage and expected weekly hours.
- Whether the role is seasonal, temporary or permanent.
- How to apply and whether the posting states who is eligible to apply.
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Pay
Do not assume one wage applies to every dairy farm worker job. Pay can vary by province, employer, duties and experience. Compare the wage together with hours and other employment terms.
Reference note: This page is general employment information, not a guarantee of a vacancy, wage, work permit or immigration eligibility.