About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Chicken farming. Goat farming. Hog and pig farming. Livestock combination farming. Outdoors. Sheep farming. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Dairy. Livestock. Poultry and egg production. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Room and board provided. Relocation costs covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals. Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Milk goats by hand or using machines. Milking goats. 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 . Harvest crops. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Formulate feeding program. Maintain livestock performance records. Milk cows. Select livestock for sale. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Perform general farm duties. Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market. Write daily basic progress reports. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Equipment and machinery experience: Egg gathering system. Feeding and watering system. Area of specialization: Agricultural livestock service. Dairy cattle. Horses. Poultry. Animal husbandry. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Support for newcomers and refugees: Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .