Organic Farm Worker - Livestock

Ice River Sustainable Solutions; Canada; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Osprey Organics is hiring two Organic Farm Workers – Livestock (Beef Cattle) to support daily operations at Paige Farm in Flesherton, ON. No degree required; 2–3 years of livestock experience preferred.

This full-time permanent role involves feeding, health monitoring, breeding support, and maintaining clean, safe facilities on-site. Work includes early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant livestock, agricultural, or beef cattle experience.
• Knowledge of safe and humane livestock handling and animal-care procedures.
• Able to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Flexible to work hours based on livestock and farm needs, including outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Feed and provide fresh water to beef cattle according to established schedules.
• Monitor cattle daily for health, injury, stress, behaviour, condition, feed intake, and overall well-being.
• Assist with identifying and treating common health issues, vaccinations, medications, health checks, and basic animal care under supervision.
• Assist with breeding programs and monitor cattle during breeding, calving, and other livestock activities; maintain accurate records.
• Safely and humanely handle, sort, load, unload, and move cattle.
• Clean and maintain barns, pens, stables, barnyards, feeding areas, livestock equipment, bedding, and sanitation areas, including manure removal.
• Operate and maintain basic farm tools and equipment.
• Assist with fencing, gates, water systems, feeding equipment, and general farm maintenance.
• Prepare livestock areas for changing weather and seasonal conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow organic farming practices, animal-welfare standards, workplace safety procedures, and environmental guidelines.
• Perform other general farm duties as assigned.

Skills

Livestock handling

Animal health monitoring

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Job description

ORGANIC FARM WORKER – LIVESTOCK (BEEF CATTLE)

Osprey Organics – Paige Farm

427447 8th Concession A, Flesherton, ON, N0C 1E0

Osprey Organics is currently hiring two (2) Organic Farm Workers – Livestock (Beef Cattle) (NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers) to support daily operations on our organic farm.

These are full-time, permanent positions that are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with livestock and are comfortable with physically demanding work, including the daily care and management of beef cattle, feeding, animal health monitoring, livestock handling, and maintaining clean and safe livestock facilities. Previous livestock or beef cattle experience is required.

Position Details:

• Wage: $17.95 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Schedule: Early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 2
• Work Location: On site (no remote work option)

Key Responsibilities:

• Feed and provide fresh water to beef cattle according to established schedules.
• Monitor cattle daily for health, injury, stress, behaviour, condition, feed intake, and overall well-being.
• Assist with identifying and treating common health issues, vaccinations, medications, health checks, and basic animal care under supervision.
• Assist with breeding programs and monitor cattle during breeding, calving, and other livestock activities; maintain accurate records.
• Safely and humanely handle, sort, load, unload, and move cattle.
• Clean and maintain barns, pens, stables, barnyards, feeding areas, livestock equipment, bedding, and sanitation areas, including manure removal.
• Operate and maintain basic farm tools and equipment.
• Assist with fencing, gates, water systems, feeding equipment, and general farm maintenance.
• Prepare livestock areas for changing weather and seasonal conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow organic farming practices, animal-welfare standards, workplace safety procedures, and environmental guidelines.
• Perform other general farm duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
• 2–3 years of relevant livestock, agricultural, or beef cattle experience.
• Experience with livestock feeding, animal health, breeding, and barn/facility maintenance is an asset.
• Knowledge of safe and humane livestock handling and animal-care procedures.
• Able to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Flexible to work hours based on livestock and farm needs, including outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Environment & Conditions: This role is based on a rural organic farm and involves exposure to a variety of environmental conditions, including heat, cold, dust, moisture, odours, and confined spaces. Work is physically demanding and includes repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, bending, crouching, and standing for extended periods in all weather conditions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health benefits including dental, vision, and extended health care
• Travel insurance and wellness program
• Free on-site parking

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to learn quickly.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare.
• Safety-conscious.

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Company

Osprey Organics (2137569 Ontario Inc.)

485387 30th Sideroad, Dufferin County 11

Shelburne, ON

L9V 3N5

Please let Osprey Organics know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

Osprey Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.