Farm Worker 1

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time
Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryNon Union Farm WorkersJob ProfileNon Union Salaried - Farm Worker 1Job TitleFarm Worker 1DepartmentOperations Support | Dairy Education and Research Centre | Faculty of Land and Food SystemsCompensation Range$4, $4,577.42 CAD MonthlyPosting End DateMay 13, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
Performs twice daily milking and feeding of the dairy herd or performs fieldwork. Due to the nature of the position, scheduling of duties on weekends and holidays is necessary. In addition, the time required to perform duties of the position is expected to vary from day to day.

Organizational Status
Works with other Farm Workers and students under the general supervision of the Manager.

Work Performed

A. Milking:
-Milks ~235 cows twice daily according to the established schedule as determined by the Manager in consultation with staff.
-Assures high milk quality and sanitation.
-Collects milk samples for research purposes.
-Separates milk from treated cows as required.
-Assists with calving.
-Diagnoses and treats cow disorders, particularly udder problems.
-Monitors and maintains milking and related equipment.
-Communicates problems to the Manager and discusses corrective action.

B. Animal Husbandry
-Maintains animals according to the guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care.
-Mixes and feeds rations to animals in all age groups.
-Performs estrus detection and artificial insemination.
-Dehorns and trims hoofs as required.
-Cleans and maintains barns.
-Maintains husbandry equipment in good and clean operating condition
-Assists with research projects related to the dairy herd
-Maintains accurate records

C. Fieldwork
-Performs fieldwork including operating a full range of farm equipment required for manure spreading, fertilizing, cultivating, seeding, and harvesting.
-Performs maintenance and minor repairs to farm equipment
-Assists with research experiments related to fieldwork.
-Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Inappropriate care and treatment of animals would result in loss of net income due to reduced production, possible loss of expensive research animals, and endanger other animals or people handling animals. In each case, research projects and the reputation of the Centre would be compromised.

Inadequate maintenance or incorrect use of equipment or failure to repair equipment could compromise staff, student and animal safety as well as the integrity of the research programs. In addition, such failures of good practice will reduce net income.

Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Manager, receiving direction from the Farm Worker 2s.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications

Grade 12 Education. Diploma in Animal Husbandry, Agronomy or Mechanics. Artificial Insemination certificate is desirable. 1 years relevant experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Good knowledge of dairy cattle behavior and currently accepted milking handling practices including knowledge of milking machines and milk handling systems. Ability to recognize and treat health problems in dairy cattle and handle calving problems. Experience in operating various types of farm equipment, troubleshooting and carrying out minor equipment repairs. Willingness to accept and adopt new technologies and procedures. Ability to work independently as part of the Centre's research support team to and delegate effectively. Good manual dexterity. Attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records. Class 5 driver's license preferred.

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