Job Description

Vintage Land & Cattle Ltd.

The Larmer Family

905-243-6443

rlarmer@gmail.com

Job Post: Dairy Farm Labourer

Location: Nestleton, Ontario

Job Type: Casual, Part-time, Full-time

Hours: 30-50 per week

Salary: Competitive. Hourly. Experience dependant with upside potential

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Flexible schedule

- Transportation is required

- Cell phone allowance

Work Location: In person

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We are looking to hire and train an individual to work on a dairy, beef and crop farm in Nestleton, Ontario. This is a convenient location for students attending Ontario Tech University, Durham College or Fleming College. Please only apply if you are currently living in Ontario, Canada.

Job Responsibilities:

- Cleaning stalls, bedding pens

- Mixing feed and feeding cows

- Maintaining milking robots

- Feeding and caring for calves

- Monitoring animal health

- Health treatments as necessary

- Some "On Call" time if machinery breaks down and immediate attention is required

There are also job hours available for repair/maintenance of all farm equipment and operation of farm equipment. In summer these hours can be significant.

Job Requirements:

- Previous experience working on a dairy farm or in a similar agricultural setting is preferred but not required. Very willing to train the right individual.

- Physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

- Familiarity with dairy farming practices, equipment, and livestock management is desirable.

- Basic knowledge of animal care and welfare, particularly with dairy cattle.

- Good listening and communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions from supervisors.

- Willingness to work as part of a team and collaborate with other farm workers.

- Strong attention to detail for tasks such as milking, monitoring cow health, and maintaining cleanliness in the barn.

- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as dairy farming operates on a 24/7 schedule.

- Continuing education opportunities will be made available

Increased pay can be given to an individual with experience working with dairy cows. Pay rate will be determined by level of experience, work ethic and commitment to our farm.

If you are ambitious, motivated, punctual, and have reliable transportation to the farm, we encourage you to apply. We are very flexible to offer shifts around a second job, school schedules, and extracurricular activities.

To apply, please send your resume to with the subject line "Dairy Farm Labourer Application." We look forward to hearing from you!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.20-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 50 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Location:

Nestleton Station, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person