Specialized Livestock Worker (Artificial Breeding worker)

Duties: 

• Provide agricultural livestock services of Artificial Insemination of turkey hens, in support of Cuddy Farms Breeding program or performs all duties of Tom Milking (ability to lift 18-35 kg).
• Collect and Sanitize eggs
• Follow safety and bio-security procedures while on and off the farm
• Assist in performing animal husbandry activities ensuring animal welfare practices are always maintained while monitoring the health of the birds and provide care as per company policy
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of equipment and work areas
• Assist with training new employees
• Maintain livestock performance records, work records and logs
• Perform general farm duties throughout the day including but not limited to cleaning of nest mats, drinkers, depopulation and repopulation of the farm and any other duties as required

Work setting: Poultry farm; physically demanding conditions; exposure to various weather conditions, compliance with strict biosecurity procedures

Skills/Experience/Abilities:

• Must have 7 months to 1 year farm experience

• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with the position (bending, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, repetitive tasks and heavy loads)

• Ability to work independently, in a fast paced environment, have excellent hand-eye co-ordination

• Reliable and a team player with efficient interpersonal skills

• Ability to follow biosecurity, animal welfare, and workplace safety procedures.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Wage: $20.00 per hour to start, increasing with training up to $28.23 per hour. An additional $1.00 per hour is paid for Saturday shifts, and time-and-a-half is paid for Sunday shifts.

Benefits: health benefits, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, pension plan, training