dairy farm worker

Ravenwood Holsteins is a family owned and operated 85 cow tie stall milking purebred Holsteins and Jerseys approx 15 min northeast of Moncton.

We are looking for a motivated candidate to assist us with our operation. The ideal person would already have some experience in the field of dairy farming, must be a team player, independent, reliable, hard working, able to communicate effectively and have a willingness to learn.

The duties will include the following on a regular basis:

  • Identify sick animals and work with veterinarian to determine proper treatment
  • Ensure cattle have access to food and water.
  • Assist in breeding programs including artificial inseminations and synchronization
  • Perform and assist in milking operations with automatic take offs on a rail system
  • Assist in tagging and feeding of calves
  • Assist in vaccination programs
  • Maintain and build fences
  • Clean milking parlor after each milking
  • Ensure milk quality and safety is not compromised by following standards
  • Maintain high standards of animal welfare
  • Take milk samples from tanks
  • Clean tanks after milk is picked up by truck

The farm work is 7 days per week but we want to offer on average a 40-hour week. Evening shifts and some weekends are required. 

We offer a competitive salary of $18.60/hour and housing may be available for the right candidate.

Please send your resume and reference letter to apply,

Ranch Worker(s)

Ranch Worker(s)  NOC 85100

The Ranch Retreat Ltd. is a beautiful ranch located 30 minutes out of Kamloops, BC.  The ranch sits on 160 acres of land, and includes a day lodge, cabins, bunkhouse with a main house surrounded by a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The ranch handles different animals including livestock, poultry and horses.  With the combination of animal handling expertise and the equestrian center, the ranch offier other activities such as horseback riding, fishing and hiking.

The Ranch Retreat is seeking two full-time Ranch Workers to assist with the daily ranch activities.  Duties include but are not limited to; assisting other farm workers to help carry out feeding the animals, to assist with grooming, health, breeding and branding activities and may operate and help with the maintenance and repair of farm equipment, building and grounds.

Job Details

Job Posting  is for 2 Ranch Workers

Language: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma required

Experience:  7 months to less than 1 year.  Experience is an asset. 

On the job training provided. Safety training and necessary protective equipment also provided if needed.

Terms of Employment:  Full Time/30-to 40 hours per week.  Mornings, Day, Evenings and Weekends as required.

Wages: $18.50 per hours.  Position includes incremental raises based on job performance. Over times hours may be required from time to time, which are paid on one and one-half regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Work Setting: Rural Kamloops, BC – Ranch.    Affordable and suitable room and board.

Worksite Environment: Outdoors (weather), Noisy, Odours, Dusty, Livestock.

Work Condition and Physical Capabilities:  Repetitive tasks, can be at time physically demanding, attention to detail, combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching kneeling.

Personal Suitability:  Flexibility, organized, team player

Responsibilities:  Feed and tend to livestock, poultry and other animals, animal grooming, monitoring animal health, may assist with livestock branding, maintain or assist with the maintenance of the ranch infrastructure, clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens, Assist operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, may assist with recognizing  and help  treat certain livestock health problems, perform general farm duties as required.

Additional Information:

  • Transportation if provided if required
  • Health Benefits – transitional health care benefits provided (if applicable)

Employment Groups:

The Ranch Retreat welcomes and encourages all qualified persons to apply, particularly underrepresented groups.  This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Visible Minorities Youth, Veterans, and those with disabilities.