Stable & Livestock Attendant

Cruickston Park • Part-time • Cambridge, Ontario, Canada • USD $ 17 - USD $ 20 / hour • 1w ago

Overview
Cruickston Park is a working estate where animals are at the heart of daily life. We’re looking for a dependable, kind, and practical person to join our team for the winter months to help care for our horses, alpacas, goats, chickens, water buffalo, pigs and dogs. This is a hands-on role that combines routine husbandry with careful observation and a genuine love for animals.

Key Responsibilities

Follow and maintain a consistent feeding schedule for all animals (preparing feeds, measuring rations, delivering to paddocks/stalls).
Daily barn and enclosure cleaning: mucking out stalls, replacing bedding, and maintaining general cleanliness of animal areas.
Hand milking (occasional) and assisting with basic dairy routines when required.
Provide regular interaction with animals (leading, grooming, social handling).
Conduct welfare checks each shift. Record and communicate any health, behavioural or environmental concerns.
Assist with basic health care under guidance.
Operate light farm equipment (ATV/utility vehicle).
Maintain tidy environment, vehicles, tools and equipment.
Support occasional guest interactions when animals are part of a visitor experience. Presentable, calm, and knowledgeable behaviour is expected.

Skills & Experience (Required)

Experience working with farm animals (minimum 1 year preferred). Comfort and confident around horses and mixed stock.
Basic ability to follow routines and instructions.
Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks: lifting, bending, spending long periods outside in winter weather.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while communicating clearly.
Strong animal observation skills. Able to spot behavioural or physical changes and escalate appropriately.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Clean and maintain equipment
Experience or familiarity with large farm machinery is preferred.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

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