Dairy herdsperson

Schouten Dairy Farms Inc based in Richmond, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dairy herdsperson who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Weekend, On Call and Early Morning. The position of Dairy herdsperson has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Schouten Dairy Farms Inc
Position: Dairy herdsperson
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $24.00 hourly for 55 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Richmond, ON

Area of Specialization: Dairy cattle, Cattle breeding

Type of Farm Operations: Dairy

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of regularly monitoring animal health.
  • The candidate should be able to perform general farm duties.
  • The candidate will be expected to hire and train employees.
  • The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining work records and logs.
  • The candidate will be responsible for feeding and caring for animals.
  • The candidate will be responsible for operating milking equipment to milk cows.
  • The candidate must ensure that all farming and milking equipment is properly maintained.
  • The candidate will be required to work in conjunction with large animal vets to provide herd health management, veterinary treatments, and routine vaccinations.
  • The candidate will be required to consult with animal nutritionists and livestock feed sales representatives to create feeding plans that yield maximum milk production levels.
  • The candidate will be required to identify sick animals and work with veterinarian to determine proper treatment.
  • The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare.
  • The candidate will be responsible for providing food and water to cattle and ensure that supplies remain well stocked so that the livestock never go hungry.
  • The candidate must ensure that farm activities are in accordance with government regulations.
  • The candidate should ensure that the farm has constant access to water.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining adequate stock for animal foods, medicines etc.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have good communication skill.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be flexible.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be authentic.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be familiar with pasture management and cattle feeding.
  • The candidate should be familiar with recognised milk standards and safe milk harvesting procedures.
  • The candidate will be responsible for farm animal grooming.
  • The candidate must have strong analytical skills in order to effectively assess and resolve any issues with the herd or milk production.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated and capable of making decisions.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
  • The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The candidate should be able to accept criticism while remaining calm and effective in high-stress situations.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty,  hot and cold environments.
  • The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

  • The candidate will be required to maintain quality control and production records
  • The candidate will be expected to supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programmes.
  • The candidate will be required to develop work schedules and establish procedures
  • The candidate will be responsible for monitoring staff rosters, hours, and performance, as well as resolving any grievances.
  • The candidate will be expected to supervise the work of farming units and make suggestions for improvements and changes.
  • The candidate will be expected to keep track of the inventory of stored materials.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist and supervise the day-to-day activities of general farm workers.
  • The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all employees follow health and safety regulations.
  • The candidate must ensure that farm activities are in accordance with government regulations.
  • The candidate will be required to ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animal welfare as well as excellent animal-handling abilities.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be expected to help with calving.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

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