Livestock Labourer

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.

• Performs the support function of daily animal care regimes for VBC’s livestock.
• Performs 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.

• High school diploma

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

• Knowledge of Livestock breeds and their care
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Ability 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