Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: No experience (will train) Work site environment Livestock combination farming At heights Confined spaces Dusty Hot Noisy Odours Wet/damp Cold/refrigerated Dairy Livestock All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Staff accommodation available Relocation costs covered by employer Tasks Transparent and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals Diagnose livestock health issues Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses Handling animals Monitor the calving process Monitoring animal health Organize tasks to accomplish the work Perform animal grooming activities Perform livestock feeding Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving Track and report on current feed inventory Treat livestock health issues Feed and tend animals Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain livestock performance records Maintain quality control and production records Milk cows Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Perform general farm duties Write daily basic progress reports Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns,
pens and chicken coops Area of specialization Dairy cattle Security and safety Criminal record check Medical exam Credit check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Team player Judgement Reliability Quick learner Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Employment terms options Early morning Evening Shift Morning Night Employment terms options On call Day Weekend Overtime required Overtime available Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other benefits Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities On-site housing options Transportation provided by employer Parking available