Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Maintain livestock performance records; Calving; Handling animals

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses

Work Location Information Rural area; Remote location

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Type of Farm Operations

Dairy; Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots; Other grain farming

Area of Specialization Dairy cattle; Beef cattle

Additional Skills Perform general farm duties

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Milking system (automated); Feeding and watering system

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English