Farm hand – livestock

Critter Visits of Woolley Wonderland Farm is based in Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0. The company is currently seeking applications for the Farm-hand livestock position. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be available for an early morning shift, with a specific schedule to be determined.

Employer Name: Critter Visits of Woolley Wonderland Farm
Position: Farm hand – livestock
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $25.00 to $33.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 43 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0

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Job Description

• The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
• The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and guiding the behaviour of farm animals.
• The candidate must develop specific plans to prioritize their tasks.
• The candidate will be responsible for diagnosing livestock health issues.
• The candidate will be responsible for disinfecting pens, barns, and poultry houses.
• The candidate will be responsible for grooming horses in preparation for competitions and shows.
• The candidate must be able to handle animals.
• The candidate must mark livestock to prove ownership.
• The candidate will be responsible for milking goats, either manually or using machines.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring the calving process.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate must organize tasks to complete the work.
• The candidate must perform animal grooming activities.
• The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
• The candidate must perform pig littering tasks such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identifying piglets, and castration.
• The candidate must prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are in the process of calving.
• The candidate will be responsible for tracking and reporting on the current feed inventory.
• The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
• The candidate will be responsible for weaning.
• The candidate will be responsible for feeding and caring for the animals.
• The candidate must keep financial and production records.
• The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• The candidate must be able to carry out pasture or pen breeding programs.
• The candidate must ensure that farm safety and biosecurity procedures are followed.
• The candidate must maintain livestock performance records.
• The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
• The candidate must maintain work records and logs.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.
• The candidate will be responsible for handling and caring for livestock.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Worksite environment

• Farm operations include chicken farming, duck and goose farming, fruit and vegetable combination farming, goat farming, hay farming, hog and pig farming, layer poultry farming, livestock combination farming, other miscellaneous animal farming, other poultry farming, rabbit farming (cuniculture), sheep farming, turkey farming, dairy farming, livestock farming, poultry and egg production, and tree and orchard fruit production.
• The candidate must be able to work in various conditions, including wet, damp, dusty, hot, cold, refrigerated, and dirty environments.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration despite these conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
• The candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• The crops are apples.

Equipment and machinery experience

• There is no public transportation available.
• The candidate must have their transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be able to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in positions that require bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have gloves.

Benefits

• The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate should receive on-site amenities, workplace amenities, and facilities that cater to the health, safety, welfare, and personal hygiene needs of employees.
• The candidate should have on-site recreation facilities that people choose to use to refresh their bodies and minds, making their leisure time more exciting and enjoyable.
• The candidate should have opportunities for team building to boost employee engagement and forge an unstoppable team.
• The candidate should have a variable or compressed work week that allows employees to complete their weekly hours of employment in a period of fewer than five (5) full days.

How to Apply

If you have a keen interest in applying, please use the provided options to submit your application.

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Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience