herdsman / woman

Work site environment

• Dairy

Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform livestock feeding
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Milk cows
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Perform general farm duties

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• 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?

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 45 hours per week