Job Description
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 100 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset
Tasks
Clear fields of wood and stones
Diagnose livestock health issues
Handling animals
Monitoring animal health
Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
Harvest crops
Feed and tend animals
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Milk cows
Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Perform general farm duties
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Equipment and machinery experience
Fertilizer applicator
Harvesters
Milking system (automated)
Seed drill
Tractor
Combine harvester
Farm truck
Forage equipment
Haying equipment
Loader
Manure spreader
Planting equipment
Tillage equipment
Welding
Skidsteer
Forklift
Hand tools
Area of specialization
Dairy cattle
Animal husbandry
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gear
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Team player
Flexibility
Reliability
Quick learner
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you live near the job location?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The farm hand - livestock position is now open for candidates interested in the Labour/Helper Jobs sector. This role in Oakwood offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Labour/Helper Jobs is a plus.
