Dairy Farm Worker

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Agriculture, general
**Work site environment**:

- Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
- Corn farming
- Hay farming
- Livestock combination farming
**Work setting**:

- Staff accommodation available
- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs covered by employer
**Tasks**:

- Cattle training
- Handling animals
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Harvest crops
- Feed and tend animals
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Milk cows
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
- Detect and repair mechanical and electrical problems
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Farm truck
- Haying equipment
- Loader
- Manure spreader
- Tillage equipment
- Tractor
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Other benefits**:

- On-site housing options
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 45 to 55 hours per week