Livestock Labourer

The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, North York, Ontario, Canada

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Current Rate of Pay:
Min = $24.13/hr, Max = $27.97/hr

Employment type:

Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 22 weeks

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location:

The Village at Black Creek

Division:
Education and Training

Business unit:
The Village at Black Creek

Travel: 0%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Yes/No

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

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Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026.

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Livestock Labourer performs the day-to-day care of livestock including meeting the animals’ basic needs through feeding, grooming, and stall cleaning regimes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs the support function of daily animal care regimes for VBC’s livestock.
• Perform tasks related to daily animal care such as, but not limited to, feeding, grooming, exercising and stall cleaning regimes
• Identifies potential hazards to animals, including predator control and pasture management of noxious plants and reports to Head of Livestock
• Assists with daily site inspections of equipment and areas where animals reside
• On occasion, supports the sharing of livestock knowledge through programs
• Actively monitors animal and visitor safety
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• High school diploma

Experience

• 1+ year of experience working in agricultural or farm setting

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge of Livestock breeds and their care
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 50 pounds
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA.

We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.

C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, .

The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, North York, Ontario, Canada