Livestock attendant

Paul Bertens, Henriette Wolfs based in Brucefield, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Livestock attendant 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 Day, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Livestock attendant has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Paul Bertens, Henriette Wolfs
Position: Livestock attendant
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $18.00 to $21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Brucefield, ON

Also hiring: Administrative assistant

Hiring: Livestock attendant

Job Description

  • The candidate must be able to handle animals.
  • The candidate must monitor animal health.
  • The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate will be responsible for ensuring farm safety and biosecurity procedures are followed.
  • The candidate must maintain livestock performance records.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality control and production records.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
  • The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
  • The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate will be responsible for installing and monitoring water lines, air flow, and temperature in barns, pens, and chicken coops.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work site environment

  • The farm operation type is livestock farming.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must be familiar with the egg gathering system.

Area of specialization

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about poultry farming.

Additional information

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 should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Benefits

  • Free parking will be provided to the candidate.

How to Apply

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

By email

pbertensfarms@hotmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
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