Currently seeking a full-time herd manager for our 130-cow family dairy operation located near New Hamburg, ON. The ideal candidate has experience working on a dairy farm and is able to work independently on managing the health of the herd and regular milking. This position requires someone who will work closely with the family and other employees.
Employment type: Full-time (40 hours/week) permanent or 12-18 month contract
Start date: May 2020
Compensation: Starting at $20/hour; negotiable depending on skills and experience
Duties include:
Regular milking: approximately 115 cows, twice a day, double eight parlour
Herd health management
Managing reproduction
Administering vaccinations and other treatments
Working with veterinarian
Calving
Detecting and addressing animal health problems in consultation with the veterinarian as needed
Calf feeding as needed
Processing calf registrations
Ordering veterinary supplies
Keeping records up to date
Barn management
Regular barn checks
Cleaning heifer barn and bedding heifers as needed
Cleaning calf barn
Other general barn maintenance and cleaning
Work conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Indoor/outdoor
Physically demanding: standing, walking, lifting
Repetitive tasks
Personal Characteristics:
Positive attitude
Flexible
Independent worker
Reliable
Responsible
Team player
Patient
Qualifications:
Willing to work rotating schedule of evenings and weekends as needed; some overtime may be required
Has knowledge of good animal care practices
Has displayed a caring attitude towards animals
Speaks English
Has a valid Ontario drivers license
Has own transportation
2-3 years of dairy work an asset
Experience breeding cows an asset but not required
Experience driving large farm machinery an asset but not required
Qualified applicants should send a resume to jobsatpinehill@gmail.com. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.