dairy farm labourer

Government of Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Governmental Agency in Burlington, Canada, seeks a farm worker to manage and guide the behaviour of dairy cattle. Key responsibilities include supervising milking operations, monitoring animal health, and performing general farm duties. Candidates should have experience handling animals and operating farm machinery. This physically demanding role requires excellent organization and attention to detail. No formal degree is required, and staff accommodation will be provided.

Benefits

Staff accommodation provided

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience required in a relevant role.
• Experience in handling and monitoring animal health.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals.
• Monitor animal health and perform grooming activities.
• Supervise milking operations and clean stables.

Skills

Organized

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle animals

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Milking system (automated)

Tractor

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dairy

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform animal grooming activities
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Feed and tend animals
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Milk cows
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Milking system (automated)
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Efficient interpersonal skills