Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Dairy
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Livestock
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All weather conditions
Work setting
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Rural area
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Staff accommodation provided
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Clear fields of wood and stones
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Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
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Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
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Handling animals
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Monitor the calving process
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Monitoring animal health
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Organize tasks to accomplish the work
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Perform livestock feeding
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Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
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Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
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Track and report on current feed inventory
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Treat livestock health issues
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Feed and tend animals
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Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
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Maintain livestock performance records
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Maintain quality control and production records
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Milk cows
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Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
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Maintain work records and logs
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Perform general farm duties
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Automated manure handling or storage system
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Feeding and watering system
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Milking system (automated)
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Tractor
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Loader
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Skidsteer
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Hand tools
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Fast-paced environment
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Team player
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Quick learner
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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On-site housing options
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Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Transportation provided by employer
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Parking available
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.