Job Description

Farm Attendant

Elmhirst's Resort is a year-round vacation and event destination located on Rice Lake (approximately 90 minutes from Toronto). Food and beverage venues include a 50-seat fine dining room featuring regional cuisine matched with 100% Canadian wines, a 50-seat family restaurant with 25 seat patio, a 120-seat banquet room, a 120-seat conference facility, plus an 80-seat conference and banquet facility (320 banquet seats throughout property). Many of the ingredients used in the foodservice venues including beef, turkeys and ducks come from the adjoining agricultural property and are branded "Elmhirst's Own". The farm attendant will be a key figure in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the farm. Reports to: General Manager

The task list includes:

Daily livestock care and feeding: The role includes feeding cattle year-round, assisting with calving, caring for turkeys, ducks, and horses seasonally, and maintaining water supplies and bedding. Tasks also involve monitoring breeding, weaning, and animal transfers, as well as managing poultry during summer months. Farm machinery and land maintenance: Responsibilities cover operating and maintaining tractors, balers, manure forks, telehandlers, and other equipment. Land tasks include cutting, baling, and storing hay; scraping and composting manure; spreading fertilizer; harrowing pastures; maintaining fences; and managing snow removal and road maintenance. Additional seasonal and supportive duties: These include firewood processing and delivery, brush trimming, cattle roundups, assisting with farrier services. Removal of dead timber from the property and maintenance of the woodlot to provide material for grinding of boiler fuel. Maintenance of resort trails and taking action on resort guest maintenance requests. Used app-based tools for time management and communication as required. Other duties as required.
This is a full-time permanent position. Typical work week is Tuesday through Saturday. Farm chores and animal care requirements may require evening visits within reason.

What do we offer:?

A positive and constructive work environment An opportunity to cross train in other departments Flexible scheduling Paid 40 min break every shift All training is conducted during paid shifts, on the job training Staff meals during all shifts Opportunities for professional development Access to resort facilities at no charge, some restrictions apply Regular performance reviews A culture that is diverse and inclusive (2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce, Rainbow Registered Accredited) A beautiful rural, lakefront environment and a real commitment to sustainability (Sustainable Tourism 2030 Platinum?Certified member) Recognized as a leader in hospitality careers and employment (TIAO Tourism Employer of the Year 2019)
Elmhirst's Resort is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture that attracts, develops, and retains the best team to provide exceptional hospitality.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 44 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Flexible schedule On-site gym On-site parking RRSP match Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Keene, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

farming: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person