- Chicken farming
- Duck and geese farming
- Goat farming
- Hay farming
- Hog and pig farming
- Livestock combination farming
- Outdoors
- Rabbit farming (cuniculture)
- Sheep farming
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Dusty
- Hot
- Odours
- Wet/damp
- Livestock
- Poultry and egg production
- All weather conditions
Work Setting
Rural area
Responsibilities
- Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
- Mark livestock as proof of ownership
- Monitor animal health
- Track and report on current feed inventory
- Treat livestock health issues
- Weaning
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding program
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
- Maintain work records and logs
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
- Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Experience and Specialization
- Equipment and machinery experience
- Hand tools
Area of Specialization
- Agricultural livestock service
- Animal husbandry
Additional Information
Security and safety: Criminal record check required
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own Tools/Equipment
Gloves
Personal Suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Perks
- Other benefits
- Free parking available
Eligibility
- Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident of Canada
- Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
- Youth eligible to apply for this position