About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Dairy. Livestock. All weather conditions. Dirty. Tasks: Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving. Feed and tend animals. Maintain financial and production records. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Milk cows. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Perform general farm duties. Equipment and machinery experience: Milking system (automated). Farm truck. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Dairy cattle. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Weekend.