Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
2 years to less than 3 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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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
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Outdoors
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Dairy
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Grain, oil and forage crop
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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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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Treat livestock health issues
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Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
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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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Maintain work records and logs
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Perform general farm duties
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Track and report on current feed inventory
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Automated manure handling or storage system
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Milking system (automated)
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Storage and silage system
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Tractor
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driver's validity licence check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Physically demanding
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit