Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
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Corn farming
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Hay farming
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Wheat farming
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Outdoors
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Dairy
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Grain, oil and forage crop
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Livestock
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
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Cut agricultural crops
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Diagnose livestock health issues
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Handling animals
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Monitor the calving process
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Monitoring animal health
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Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
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Treat livestock health issues
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Maintain financial and production records
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Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
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Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
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Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
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Maintain livestock performance records
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Maintain quality control and production records
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Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
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Hire and train staff
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Perform general farm duties
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Supervise operation of mechanical equipment and machinery
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Schedule work assignments
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Automated manure handling or storage system
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Harvesters
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Seed drill
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Storage and silage system
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Tractor
Area of specialization
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Agricultural livestock service
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Cattle breeding
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Beef cattle
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Dairy cattle
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.