Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

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Dairy

Work setting

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Rural area

Tasks

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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

Equipment and machinery experience

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Milking system (automated) Storage and silage system

Area of specialization

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Dairy cattle Animal husbandry

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Organized Team player Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location?

Experience

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1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Other benefits

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Parking available

Support for youths

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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

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Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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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