dairy farm worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Room and board provided.

Tasks:

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas.
• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals.
• Diagnose livestock health issues.
• Handling animals.
• Monitor the calving process.
• Monitoring animal health.
• Perform animal grooming activities .
• Perform livestock feeding.
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving.
• Track and report on current feed inventory .
• Feed and tend animals.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Milk cows.
• Perform general farm duties.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Night. Weekend.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.