Dairy Herdsperson - Milking & Farm Care (Full-Time)

Canada Job Bank; Iron Springs; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Trower calf ranch in Iron Springs, Alberta, invites applications for a Dairy herdsperson who is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills. The position is permanent full-time with day, weekend, early morning and morning shifts.

The role requires English fluency, 7 months to under 1 year of related experience, and strong communication and teamwork abilities. Applicants must be prepared to work in dairy and livestock farming settings under various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• No formal education requirements.
• 7 months to <1 year related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organized and flexible in nature.
• Good team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgement and reliability.
• Able to work in wet/damp and dusty conditions.
• Work in a noisy environment with high odours.
• Dairy and livestock farming experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal health.
• Treat livestock health issues.
• Feed and tend animals.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Follow farm safety and bio-security procedures.
• Milk cows.
• Detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
• Perform general farm duties.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Organized and flexible

Reliability

Ability to work in harsh conditions

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Feeding and watering systems

Automated milking systems

Tractors

Farm trucks

Job description

Trower calf ranch in Iron Springs, Alberta, invites applications for a Dairy herdsperson who is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills. The position is permanent full-time with day, weekend, early morning and morning shifts.

The role requires English fluency, 7 months to under 1 year of related experience, and strong communication and teamwork abilities. Applicants must be prepared to work in dairy and livestock farming settings under various weather conditions.