Farm hand – livestock
Ferme Rougette inc. based in 2414 route Marie-Victorin, Saint-Nicolas, QC G7A 4H7 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm hand – livestock 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 open positions pertain to the Seasonal employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Ferme Rougette inc.
Position: Farm hand – livestock
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Location: 2414 route Marie-Victorin, Saint-Nicolas, QC G7A 4H7
Also hiring: Warehouse worker – material handling
Hiring: Farm hand – livestock
Job Description
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
- The candidate must prepare cattle for exhibition.
- The candidate must supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly.
- The candidate must harvest crops.
- The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in French language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
Work site environment
- The type of farm operation is livestock farming.
Work setting
- The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
- The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
- The candidate should work in a room and board-provided setting, dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and well-being, where staff members thrive.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have experience in operating a tractor.
Area of specialization
- The candidate should be knowledgeable about dairy cattle.
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- There is no access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.
How to Apply
To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.
By email
By phone
418-580-7938 Between 05:30 a.m. and 08:30 p.m.
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Job reference number- 1