About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Dairy. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Clear fields of wood and stones. Diagnose livestock health issues. Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Handling animals. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving. Track and report on current feed inventory . Treat livestock health issues. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Milk cows. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Perform general farm duties. Write daily basic progress reports. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Equipment and machinery experience: Milking system (automated). Tractor. Farm truck. Skidsteer. Hand tools. Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Dairy cattle. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. 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. Shift. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site housing options.