Date Posted:
November 8, 2021
Positions:
Dairy Herdsperson
Location:
Pleasant Valley, PE
Duration:
Permanent fulltime
Required Skills:
Patience with animals. Comfortable working with cattle. Punctual. Works well and gets along with others. Responsible to complete individual duties when assigned.
Job Experience:
Experience would be an asset
Work Schedule:
Week-ends, Evenings, Weekdays
Job Description:
60 - 70 cows milked in a tie stall facility located 20 min west of Charlottetown in Pleasant Valley, PEI.
To apply skills and knowledge to:
- the procedure of milking cows and rearing heifers and calves
• set up, operate and maintain the milking equipment
• milk cows and clean up equipment afterwards in a timely manner
• rear heifers and calves, ensuring optimum health and growth rate.
• assist in diagnosing sick animals and treat with medication when required and record all treatments.
• assist with heat detection and calving
• feeding and bedding animals with tractor
• driving tractors to assist with planting and harvesting when needed
• day to day chores as required
To Apply:
Elliotville Farms Inc.
Ryan Weeks
elliotvillefarms@hotmail.com
902-393-1037