Farm hand – livestock Needed in Canada By Dunphy’s Poultry Farm Ltd.

Work site environment

• Layer poultry farming

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities:

1. Livestock Care:
   • Feeding and watering livestock according to feeding schedules and dietary requirements.
   • Monitoring and observing animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress, and reporting concerns to farm managers or veterinarians.
2. Handling and Herding:
   • Handling and moving livestock safely and efficiently using appropriate herding techniques and equipment.
   • Assisting with livestock breeding, birthing, and rearing processes as needed.
3. Facility Maintenance:
   • Cleaning and maintaining livestock housing, including barns, pens, and paddocks.
   • Bedding and nesting management to ensure comfort and cleanliness for animals.
4. Health and Hygiene:
   • Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments under supervision and following established protocols.
   • Ensuring compliance with biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks and maintain herd health.
5. Equipment and Tool Operation:
   • Operating and maintaining farm equipment and tools used for feeding, cleaning, and handling livestock.
   • Performing routine maintenance checks and reporting equipment malfunctions or repairs needed.
6. Record-Keeping:
   • Keeping accurate records of daily activities, including feeding schedules, health observations, and livestock inventory.
   • Reporting data to farm managers or supervisors for analysis and decision-making.
7. Seasonal Tasks:
   • Assisting with seasonal tasks related to livestock management, such as pasture rotation, grazing management, and harvest preparations.
   • Participating in farm projects and activities as assigned, including fencing, irrigation, and other farm infrastructure tasks.
8. Safety and Compliance:
   • Adhering to farm safety regulations and protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling practices.
   • Following animal welfare guidelines and ethical standards in all aspects of livestock care and management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Animal Husbandry Knowledge: Understanding of livestock behavior, health, and nutritional needs.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and prolonged standing.
• Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with farm staff and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and make sound decisions in livestock care.
• Communication: Basic verbal communication skills to interact with farm managers, veterinarians, and other team members effectively.

Tasks

• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform livestock feeding
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Perform general farm duties
• Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• On-site housing options