Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment
Dairy
Work setting
Rural area
Tasks
Handling animals
Monitoring animal health
Perform animal grooming activities
Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving
Treat livestock health issues
Feed and tend animals
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Maintain quality control and production records
Milk cows
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Perform general farm duties
Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Area of specialization
Dairy cattle
Animal husbandry
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Organized
Team player
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Reliability
Quick learner
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you currently a student?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Other benefits
Parking available
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
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
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Work site environment

Work setting

Tasks

Area of specialization

Transportation/travel information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Screening questions

Other benefits

Support for youths

Support for Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

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