Assistant Dairy Herdsperson

Oceanbrae Farms; Belmont; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm housing

Paid vacation

Job summary

Oceanbrae Farms is a family-owned dairy and beef farm in Belmont, PEI, seeking an energetic, responsible team member to join our operation.

You will milk cows, help manage the dairy barn, and assist with animal welfare and facility maintenance. The role also involves operating tractors and trucks and supporting busy planting/harvest periods, with a typical 40–50 hour week and potential on-farm housing.

Qualifications

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Diploma/degree in agricultural sciences an asset but not required.
• Valid Drivers License. Class 3A or higher would be an asset.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends.
• Good communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Commitment to worker safety and animal welfare.
• Team player with farm experience.
• Experience with cattle would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Milking along with the farm team; 6:15 am and 5:15 pm milking shifts.
• Dairy barn management including stall grooming and herd health monitoring.
• Cleaning and general maintenance of farm buildings/animal pens.
• Operate farm equipment including tractors, skid steer, trucks.
• Support during busy field seasons (planting, silage, harvest) in various roles.

Skills

Adaptability

Oral Communication

Reading

Working with Others

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Independence

Reliability

Farming

Education

High school diploma or higher

Diploma/degree in agricultural sciences (asset)

Agricultural Equipment Technician (Red Seal)

Job description

Oceanbrae Farms is a modern dairy and beef farm located in Belmont Lot 16, PEI. Our farm is family-owned and operated, and we are looking for an energetic, ambitious and responsible employee to join our team. Our farm consists of approx. 80 cows in milk plus replacement heifers. Cows are housed and milked in a new sand-bedded free-stall barn with double 8 milking parlour. A small cow-calf beef herd is also maintained, with year-round calving. The majority of feed for the cattle is produced on the farm, with a crop rotation that includes corn, small grains, and forages. Oceanbrae Farms is a Master Breeder Milking Shorthorn herd, with sales of breeding stock important to the farm.

Anticipated Duties:

• Milking along with other members of farm team. Milking starts at 6:15 am and 5:15 pm.
• Dairy barn management, including stall grooming, herd health monitoring, bedding, etc.
• Cleaning and general maintenance of farm buildings/animal pens
• Operation of farm equipment, including tractors, skid steer, trucks.
• Working with the farm team during busy field seasons (spring planting, silage/hay season, corn silage harvest) in a variety of roles.

Requirements of the Position:

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
• High school diploma or higher level of education. Diploma/degree in agricultural sciences an asset but not required. Additional training (such as artificial insemination, welding, pesticide course) would be considered an asset.
• Valid Drivers License. Class 3A or higher would be considered an asset. Reliable transportation to the farm required.
• Flexibility to work extended hours at certain times of the year (planting and harvest). Ability to work weekends according to negotiated work schedule.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail/accuracy.
• Ability to work independently following necessary training
• Commitment to worker safety and animal welfare
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Experience working on a farm, particularly working with cattle, would be an asset.

Additional Considerations:

• Full-time position based on 40-50 hours per week. Hours/schedule to be negotiated.
• Availability of rental housing (new private mini-home) on-farm with utilities included at subsidized rate.
• Additional training/education (where required or desired) may be covered, subject to discussion with farm management team.
• Paid vacation

Tagged as: 84120

Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Reading
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Independence
• Reliability

Hard Skills:

• Farming

Certifications:

• Agricultural Equipment Technician (Red Seal)

Languages:

• English