Livestock labourer

Buttigieg Farms Limited based in 5312 5th Sideroad, Egbert, ON L0L 1N0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Livestock 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 Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Morning, 07:00 to 16:00.

Employer Name: Buttigieg Farms Limited
Position: Livestock labourer
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $15.50 to $17.00 hourly for 47.5 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 5312 5th Sideroad, Egbert, ON L0L 1N0

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of grooming farm animals.
  • The candidate will be required to feed inventory.
  • The candidate will be in charge of handling animals.
  • The candidate will be in charge of weaning.
  • The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
  • The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.

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.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated conditions.
  • The type of farm operation is horse breeding.

Work Setting

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

Experience and Specialization

Equipment and Machinery Experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a loader, manure spreader, and tractor.

Animal specialization

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about Thoroughbred horses.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • 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 work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • 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.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Own tools/equipment

  • The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive free parking and on-site housing options.

How to Apply

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

By email

[email protected]

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