dairy farm labourer

Government of Canada; Hammond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is looking for a farm worker in Hammond, Ontario. The role involves developing and guiding the behaviour of farm animals, overseeing milking operations, and performing general farm duties. The ideal candidate should have experience handling dairy cattle and be able to operate necessary machinery. Physical demands are expected, and work must be conducted on-site.

Benefits

Staff accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience with dairy cattle handling.
• Ability to perform animal grooming activities.
• Experience with farm machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals.
• Supervise milking operations to ensure quality.
• Feed and tend to animals.

Skills

Handling animals

Monitoring animal health

Attention to detail

Supervision

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Milking system (automated)

Tractor

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

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

• 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