Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

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Livestock combination farming

Work setting

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Staff accommodation available

Tasks

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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals Diagnose livestock health issues Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows Handling animals Mixing fertilizer Monitoring animal health Perform animal grooming activities Feed and tend animals Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Formulate feeding program Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Equipment and machinery experience

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Farm truck Haying equipment Loader Manure spreader Forklift

Automated systems experience

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Manure handling and storage

Area of specialization

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Horses

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Organized Team player Reliability

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial benefits

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Bonus

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site amenities * On-site housing options