Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills

Feed and tend animals; Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens; Milk cows; Monitoring animal health

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Tillage equipment; Manure spreader; Loader; Haying equipment; Forage equipment; Farm truck; Storage and silage system; Milking system (automated)

Additional Skills Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Area of Specialization Cattle breeding

Type of Farm Operations

Corn farming; Hay farming; Other grain farming; Livestock combination farming

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Standing for extended periods; Overtime required

Work Location Information

Rural area; Staff accommodation available; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Automated Systems Experience Manure handling and storage

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills Calving; Handling animals

Personal Suitability Flexibility; Team player; Organized