Dairy farm labourer

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; West Perth; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Ontario is seeking a dedicated livestock caretaker for a dairy operation in West Perth. The role is based on-site in a rural setting with early mornings and evenings.

You will diagnose livestock health issues, handle animals, monitor calving, milk cows, perform feeding, and maintain livestock records. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements explicit in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform livestock feeding
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Milk cows

Skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Dairy
• Dirty

WORK SETTING

• Rural area

TASKS

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform livestock feeding
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Milk cows

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Dairy cattle

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• 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
• Evening

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly