Farm Labourer

1479333 Ontario Inc. based in Williamsburg, ON is looking suitable candidates for the position of Farm Labourer 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 Full time or Seasonal employment. The shift timings include Day, Evening and Weekend. The position of Farm Labourer has been approved by the LMIA.

Employer Name: 1479333 Ontario Inc.
Position: Farm Labourer
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.10 hourly for 40 to 60 hours per week
Employment type: Full time, Seasonal employment
Location: Williamsburg, ON

Type of Farm Operations: Hog and pig farming

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of feeding and caring for animals.
  • The candidate will be required to clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
  • The candidate would be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
  • The candidate will be required to carry out repair and maintenance work for farm machinery and equipment if and when required.
  • The candidate should be responsible for feeding the animals.
  • The candidate should regularly monitor animal health.
  • The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be required to regularly set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops.
  • The candidate should be responsible for maintaining adequate stock for animal foods, medicines etc.
  • The candidate should ensure uninterrupted water supply to the farm.
  • 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 identify sick animals and work with veterinarian to determine proper treatment.
  • The candidate would be responsible for handling animals.
  • The candidate would be responsible for distributing food to pigs
  • The candidate should be responsible for observing animals for signs of illness and giving medication when necessary
  • The candidate will be responsible for facility maintenance.
  • The candidate would be responsible for checking for proper ventilation and temperature conditions
  • The candidate will be required to assist with problem births.
  • The candidate would be responsible for taking care of pig litters.
  • The candidate would be responsible for performing artificial insemination or other breeding duties
  • The candidate would be responsible for coordinating waste removal
  • The candidate would be responsible for transporting stock to farms or processing plants
  • The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare.
  • The candidate will be in charge of breeding and raising livestock for meat production.
  • The candidate will be in charge of keeping and evaluating farm activity records, monitoring market activity, and planning production accordingly.
  • The candidate would be responsible for directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder.
  • The candidate will be required to maintain fences, equipment and water supply systems.
  • The candidate will be required to consult animal nutritionists and livestock feed sales representatives while formulating diet plans.
  • The candidate will be in charge of providing pastures and fodder to ensure adequate nutritional levels.
  • The candidate will be required to maintain fences, equipment and water supply systems.
  • The candidate will be in charge of organising livestock and produce sales, purchases, and transportation.
  • The candidate will be required to move livestock to optimise feeding opportunities.
  • The candidate will be required to use tools to move feed, animals and other equipment to the appropriate areas on the farm in an efficient manner.
  • The candidate should ensure farm activities comply with government regulations.
  • The candidate will be in charge of transporting stock to farms or processing plants

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English or French language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum 7 months to 1 year of working experience in similar industry.
  • The candidate would be responsible for farm animal grooming.
  • The candidate would be in charge of keeping an inventory of the necessary feed ingredients.
  • The candidate must be physically fit.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should have good communication skill.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be authentic.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently
  • The candidate must monitor and assess the health of the hens and quality of the eggs they produce.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise and collaborate with others on the farm.
  • The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty,  hot and cold environments.
  • The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.
  • The candidate should have no Nausea issues while working in areas with high density of odour.

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 handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in standing and walking position for long hours.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate should ready to work for long hours including overtime if needed.

Work Location Information

  • The candidates will be required to work in various location.

How to Apply

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