Dairy Herdsperson

2 weeks ago


Clinton, Canada Hosper Dairy Farm Inc. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 55 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Corn farming
- Hay farming
- Wheat farming
- Dusty
- Odours
- Outdoors
- Dairy
- Grain, oil and forage crop
- Livestock
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
**Tasks**:

- Calving
- Feed inventory
- Handling animals
- Monitoring animal health
- Soil fertility programs
- Stone and/or wood picking
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
- Formulate feeding program
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
- Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
- Maintain work records and logs
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Perform general farm duties
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Automated manure handling or storage system
- Bulk handling system
- Feeding and watering system
- Milking system (automated)
- Storage and silage system
- Tractor
**Area of specialization**:

- Agricultural livestock service
- Dairy cattle
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- 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?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Green job**:

- Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options