farm worker - livestock

Sandy Ridge Ranch; Walkerton (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site housing options

On-site amenities

Job summary

Sandy Ridge Ranch in Walkerton, ON, is seeking a farm worker to handle livestock care on a beef cattle farm. The role is on site with varying shifts including mornings and weekends, and requires 1 year to 2 years of relevant experience.

Compensation is hourly CAD, with a pay range of 17.95–25.00 CAD per hour and 40–70 hours per week. On-site housing options may be available.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience.
• English language required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose livestock health issues.
• Handling animals.
• Monitor the calving process.
• Perform livestock feeding.
• Track and report on current feed inventory.
• Treat livestock health issues.
• Feed and tend animals.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting.
• Perform general farm duties.

Skills

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Tractor

Farm truck

Haying equipment

Tillage equipment

Job description

Job details

farm worker - livestock

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Languages

• English

Work location

• Location Walkerton , ON N0G 2V0
• Work location On site

Salary

• Salary $ 17.95 to $ 25.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 70 hours per week

Terms of employment

• Permanent employment Full time

Employment terms options

• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call

Start date

• Starts as early as2027-02-01

Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Corn farming
• Hay farming
• Other grain farming
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions
• Farm

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Perform livestock feeding
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Perform general farm duties

Type of crops

• Seed corn

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Hayting equipment
• Tillage equipment

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service
• Beef cattle
• Animal husbandry

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• JudgementReliability
• Quick learner

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-20