general farm worker - livestock
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots.
- Livestock combination farming.
- Dusty.
- Noisy.
- Odours.
- Horse breeding.
- Livestock.
- All weather conditions.
Work setting:
Rural area. Staff accommodation available.
Tasks:
- Diagnose livestock health issues.
- Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows.
- Handling animals.
- Monitoring animal health.
- Perform animal grooming activities .
- Perform livestock feeding.
- Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving.
- Treat livestock health issues.
- Feed and tend animals.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs.
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
- Maintain livestock performance records.
- Maintain quality control and production records.
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
- Perform general farm duties.
- Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market.
Area of specialization:
- Cattle breeding.
- Beef cattle.
- Horses.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Work under pressure.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Handling heavy loads.
Personal suitability:
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Quick learner.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Vision care benefits.
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.