dairy farm worker

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Wet / damp
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dairy
• Livestock
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Tasks

• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform livestock feeding
• Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• Treat livestock health issues
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Perform general farm duties

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options