About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Hay farming. Livestock combination farming. Dairy. Grain, oil and forage crop. Livestock. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation provided. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving. Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly . Treat livestock health issues. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain livestock performance records. Milk cows. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Milking system (automated). Tractor. Loader. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Bulk grain or feed handling - automated. Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Cattle breeding. Dairy cattle. Animal husbandry. Security and safety: Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Walking. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site housing options.