farm labourer - livestock

Bekkers Farms Inc; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekkers Farms Inc in Lanark, Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced dairy cattle caregiver to join our farm operations. You will diagnose livestock health issues, handle animals, milk cows, and maintain production records in a fast-paced rural setting.

This full-time position requires 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience, is not remote, and relocation may be required. We value reliability, teamwork, and a quick learner who can adapt to demanding conditions on site.

Qualifications

• Secondary education completed for daily farm duties.
• Experience with dairy cattle operations preferable.
• Willingness to relocate to a rural area.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose livestock health issues.
• Handle animals during daily tasks.
• Supervise milking operations to ensure proper procedure.
• Treat livestock health issues.
• Maintain production records and quality control.
• Milk cows.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Quick learner

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

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Job details

• Location Lanark , NS B2G 2L2
• Salary 17.50 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Starts as early as2027-01-04 End date:2028-02-28
• Source Job Bank #3710900

Overview

Languages

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot
• Odours
• Wet/damp
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• Treat livestock health issues
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Milk cows

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-11-17

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