Livestock Attendant

Critter Visits of Woolldey Wonderland Farm Inc.; Buckhorn; On-site; CAD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Other benefits

Job summary

Critter Visits of Woolldey Wonderland Farm Inc. is hiring for a position involving the management and care of various farm animals in Buckhorn, British Columbia. The role includes monitoring animal health, implementing bio-security measures, and ensuring the well-being of livestock.

Successful candidates will possess a high school diploma and experience with livestock. This permanent and full-time position offers a starting hourly wage of $25, with flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in livestock management is an asset.
• Criminal record check required.
• Own transportation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals.
• Monitor animal health and maintain livestock performance records.
• Implement farm safety and bio-security procedures.

Skills

Experience with livestock

Specific animal husbandry skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Tools

Gloves

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Location: ON K0L 1J0

Work location: On site

Salary: 25.00 hourly / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time

Schedule: Early morning, Flexible hours, Weekend

Start date: As soon as possible

Benefits: Other benefits (Free parking available)

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview

Languages: English

Education

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work Site Environment

• Chicken farming
• Duck and geese farming
• Goat farming
• Hay farming
• Hog and pig farming
• Livestock combination farming
• Outdoors
• Rabbit farming (cuniculture)
• Sheep farming
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Odours
• Wet/damp
• Livestock
• Poultry and egg production
• All weather conditions

Work Setting

Rural area

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Mark livestock as proof of ownership
• Monitor animal health
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Treat livestock health issues
• Weaning
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding program
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Maintain work records and logs
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Experience and Specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
• Hand tools

Area of Specialization

• Agricultural livestock service
• Animal husbandry

Additional Information

Security and safety: Criminal record check required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment

Gloves

Personal Suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Benefits

• Other benefits
• Free parking available

Eligibility

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
• Youth eligible to apply for this position

How to apply

Direct Apply by email: [e-mail]