Work site environment

• Dusty
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated manure handling or storage system
• Feeding and watering system
• Storage and silage system

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 60 hours per week