Livestock Labourer

Overview

Company: Oxford Elginstead Farms Inc.

Business Information: Dairy and cattle farm

Business Address: 344281 Ebenezer Road, Mt. Elgin, ON, N0J 1N0

Work Location: Same as above.

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

 

Job Description:

 

– Bottle feeding calves

– Scraping manure mats

– Bedding cattle

– Assuring cattle are fed

– Pushing up feed

– Assisting with sorting, tagging cattle

– Cleaning, pressure washing calf penning

– Handling animals

– Monitoring animal health

– Monitor the calving process

– Perform general farm duties

 

Requirements:

– Education: Not required

– Experience: Experience is an asset. On the job training will be provided

– Driver’s license is an asset

– Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Bending, crouching,

kneeling, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Combination of standing and walking, Standing for extended periods, Ability to work independently, Hand-eye coordination

– Personal suitability: Flexibility, Efficient interpersonal skills, Organized Team player.

– Work site environment: Odours, Dairy, Livestock, Dirty.

– Language: Basic English is required.

 

Salary: $17.60 hourly, 30 – 39.5 hours per week

 

Benefits: Parking available, Staff accommodation provided at a discounted rate. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Transportation to and from the work location provided.

 

Important Information: The employee will work 6 days per week from 6:00 am to 10:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Flexibility on schedule is required as some days will start earlier and others finish later depending on the business needs and weather. The candidates will have 1 unpaid food break of 30 minutes and 1 paid healthy break of 15 minutes. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week regardless of the weather.

 

Apply by email to: oxfordelginstead@gmail.com

Apply by mail to: c/o Derek Jansen, 344281 Ebenezer Road, Mt. Elgin, ON, N0J 1N0