Livestock Labourer
Location: Belgrave, ON
Work location: On site
Salary: $21.05 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Schedule: Day, Early Morning, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available
Start date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 2 vacancies
Languages:English
Education:No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience:No experience required (will train)
On Site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work Site Environment:
Hog and pig farming
Hog management
Livestock
Odours
Wet/damp
Dirty
Dusty
Work Setting:
Rural area
Commercial hog and livestock farm
Staff accommodation available
Employer-provided housing for eligible temporary foreign workers in accordance with applicable Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements
Tasks:
Handle, feed and tend livestock, particularly hogs and pigs
Perform daily livestock feeding and watering duties
Monitor the health, behaviour and general condition of animals and report concerns to the farm supervisor
Track and report current feed inventory
Assist with moving, sorting and handling livestock within farm facilities
Clear and collect brush, manure and debris from barns, pens and other work areas
Clean and disinfect barns, livestock pens, feeding areas and farm equipment
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and biosecurity procedures
Ensure farm safety, animal welfare and biosecurity procedures are followed
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment as instructed
Monitor feeding, watering and ventilation equipment and report malfunctions
Maintain quality control and production records
Maintain work records and logs
Assist with general livestock farm maintenance and daily farm operations
Perform other related farm duties as required
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Combination of sitting, standing and walking
Large workload
Hand-eye coordination
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Walking
Bending, crouching and kneeling
Personal Suitability:
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Quick learner
Dependability
Benefits:
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Employer-provided accommodation in accordance with applicable Agricultural Stream housing requirements
Transportation arrangements in accordance with applicable program requirements
Employer Commitment:
The employer is committed to providing a safe working environment and complying with applicable employment standards, occupational health and safety regulations, animal welfare standards and farm biosecurity requirements.
Where required under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s Agricultural Stream, the employer will provide suitable housing that meets applicable provincial, municipal and program standards, including required housing inspections and approvals.
How to Apply:
By email: [email protected]
What you must include in your application:
Resume
Job reference number: LL2026
Who Can Apply to This Job?
The employer welcomes applications from:
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada
Temporary residents of Canada
Other candidates, including applicants who may require a Canadian work permit
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
