Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Will train
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
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Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
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Chicken farming
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Goat farming
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Hay farming
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Livestock combination farming
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Other miscellaneous crop farming
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Sheep farming
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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
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Odours
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Outdoors
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Dairy
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Livestock
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Cultivate on vertical farming system
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Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
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Greenhouse cleaning
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Handling animals
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Harvest seedlings
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Marking livestock as proof of ownership
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Milking goats
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Mixing fertilizer
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Monitor the calving process
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Monitoring animal health
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Perform animal grooming activities
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Seed cutting
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Track and report on current feed inventory
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Weeding
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Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
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Manage overall operation of farm
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Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
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Purchase machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
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Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
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Establish marketing programs
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Perform general farm duties
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Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Onion seeder
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Onion transplanter
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Automated irrigation system
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Automated manure handling or storage system
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Egg gathering system
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Feeding and watering system
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Fertilizer applicator
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Harvesters
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Milking system (automated)
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Seed drill
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Sprayer or duster
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Storage and silage system
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Tractor
Area of specialization
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Cattle breeding
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Nursery or greenhouse
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Manual dexterity
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Work under pressure
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Overtime required
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.