POSITION PROFILE: 
Responsible for overseeing the general well-being of the animals at the farm including maintenance of the indoor farm property including cleaning animal stalls and cages, assist in the feeding of the animals, etc. Also responsible for outdoor area in the summer maintain animals outside, feeding and cleaning.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment to feed and tend animals, machinery includes bobcat, tractor and belts in barns.
• Clean animal stalls and cages
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Ensure general well-being and safety of animals.
• Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Education or equivalent work experience
• 1 years’ experience of general labour with understanding of safe lifting and working in a safe manner.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 20 pounds etc.)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with machinery is a plus.
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules and well being of animals.
• Apprenticeship or specialization is an asset, but not necessary.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work Site Environment Odors Dusty Work Conditions and Physically demanding, lifting up to 20 pounds. Hand-eye co-ordination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling.

TO APPLY:
Please contact the Employment Specialist you are working with at Centre for Skills Development to express interest. 
OR
Non-registered applicants, please contact your nearest Centre for Skills Employment Services office to find out how to apply:
• Burlington: 905-333-3499 x 150
• Oakville: 905-333-3499 x 421
• Milton: 905-333-3499 x 459
• Mississauga: 905-333-3499 x 462 
 

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