animal attendant, laboratory

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Animal / livestock husbandry and production
• Animal sciences, general
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Farm

Tasks

• Monitor animal behaviour
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Handling animals

Area of specialization

• Beef cattle
• Cattle breeding

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities