Dairy Farm Worker

Experienced Dairy Farm worker wanted for a modern family operated dairy farm in southwest Ontario.

This family-owned modern dairy farm has approx. 260 high productive cows with additional young stock. Milking is done by milk robots. They work their approx. 640 acres by themselves with their own machinery.

There are also approx. 300 sheep on the farm.

The farm is in need of an enthusiastic general farm employee who loves to work with dairy cows and is experienced with operating farm equipment. Any additional experience with sheep is preferred.

Due to the nature of this position, a family/couple is welcome to apply as well.

Your daily tasks will be everything that needs to be done on the dairy farm, from checking the robotic milk system and cow alert system to feeding the cows and youngstock, checking herd health and performing artificial insemination to cleaning and maintaining barns and farmyard. You also might be needed during lambing time. It would be beneficial if you are experienced and handy with operating and maintaining farm equipment.

 

This is a fulltime position. You will have one day off each week.

Salary will depend on experience but will be around $ 25.00 per hour, monthly payments.

Languages spoken are English, Dutch and German

There is housing for you and dependent family members available after a 3-months probation period and after you receive a permanent job offer.

Qualified candidates should send their detailed resume and a cover letter in which they explain why they should be considered for this position.

We thank you for your interest in working with us although only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.