About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Dusty. Hot. Odours. Dairy. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Remote location. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals. Develop specific plans to prioritize. Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Perform livestock feeding. Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly . Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Milk cows. Select livestock for sale. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Supervision: 3-4 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Milking system (automated). Storage and silage system. Tractor. Farm truck. Loader. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Dairy cattle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.