dairy herdsperson

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dairy
• Livestock
• Dirty

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Milk cows
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Wellness program