About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Corn farming. Hay farming. Livestock. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Harvest seedlings. Perform livestock feeding. Prepare cattle for exhibition. Treat livestock health issues. Harvest crops. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Milk cows. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Perform general farm duties. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Initiative. Punctuality. Collaborative. Positive attitude. Resourcefulness. Accountability. Innovation. 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. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site recreation and activities. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Parking available. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.