Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Outdoors Dusty Hot Noisy Odours Cold/refrigerated Livestock All weather conditions Dirty

Work setting

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Rural area

Tasks

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Diagnose livestock health issues Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows Handling animals Monitoring animal health Organize tasks to accomplish the work Perform animal grooming activities Perform livestock feeding Treat livestock health issues Weeding 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 Train horses 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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Tractor Haying equipment Hand tools

Area of specialization

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Horses

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is not available Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Organized Team player Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits Life insurance Mileage paid

Other benefits

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Free parking available * Parking available