Company: Oxford Elginstead Farms Inc.

Business Information: Dairy and cattle farm

Business Address: 344281 Ebenezer Road, Mt. Elgin, ON, N0J 1N0

Work Location: Same as above.

Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

- Bottle feeding calves

- Scraping manure mats

- Bedding cattle

- Assuring cattle are fed

- Pushing up feed

- Assisting with sorting, tagging cattle

- Cleaning, pressure washing calf penning

- Handling animals

- Monitoring animal health

- Monitor the calving process

- Perform general farm duties

Requirements:

- Education: Not required

- Experience: Experience is an asset. On the job training will be provided

- Driver’s license is an asset

- Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Bending, crouching,

kneeling, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Combination of standing and walking, Standing for extended periods, Ability to work independently, Hand-eye coordination

- Personal suitability: Flexibility, Efficient interpersonal skills, Organized Team player.

- Work site environment: Odours, Dairy, Livestock, Dirty.

- Language: Basic English is required.

Salary: $17.60 hourly, 30 – 39.5 hours per week  

Benefits: Parking available, Staff accommodation provided at a discounted rate. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate. Transportation to and from the work location provided.

Important Information: The employee will work 6 days per week from 6:00 am to 10:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Flexibility on schedule is required as some days will start earlier and others finish later depending on the business needs and weather. The candidates will have 1 unpaid food break of 30 minutes and 1 paid healthy break of 15 minutes. We guarantee at least 30 hours of work per week regardless of the weather.

Apply by email to: oxfordelginstead@gmail.com

Apply by mail to: c/o Derek Jansen, 344281 Ebenezer Road, Mt. Elgin, ON, N0J 1N0