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Dairy Herdsperson
Employer
Putmans Dairy LtdDate Posted
August 18, 2026Languages
English-
Location Millet, AB
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Earnings $20.00 hourly
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Work Hours 30 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Sep 01, 2026
Employer
Putmans Dairy Ltd
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work site environment
- Organic farming
- Dairy
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
Tasks
- Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
- Diagnose livestock health issues
- Perform livestock feeding
- Feed and tend animals
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Milk cows
- Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
- Perform general farm duties
Equipment and machinery experience
- Milking system (automated)
- Farm truck
- Hand tools
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Area of specialization
Dairy cattle
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Handling heavy loads
Personal suitability
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Employment terms options
- Day
- Overtime available
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in handling machinery and equipment; and in participating in the provision of services
- METHODICAL
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Interest in co-ordinating and maintaining financial and operational records; and in hiring and training workers
- innovative
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Interest in negotiating with farmers and farm managers regarding services
Abilities
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Mental Abilities
General Learning Ability
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Visual Abilities
Spatial Perception
Form Perception
Clerical Perception
Physical Abilities
Motor Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Interest Codes
- METHODICAL
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Interest in handling equipment to perform general farm duties; and in maintaining livestock performance records and in training horses
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in co-ordinating information to formulate feeding programs
- directive
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Interest in supervising feeding, health and breeding programs; may supervise general farm workers and harvesting labourers
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