Farm Worker

Employer

KAV Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Other grain farming
• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Odours
• Wet/damp
• Livestock
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
• Handling animals
• Marking livestock as proof of ownership
• Monitoring animal health
• Perform livestock feeding
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Maintain work records and logs
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Perform general farm duties
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Farm truck
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

Beef cattle

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available