Dairy Herdsperson

Job Description:

Dairy Farm Assistant Herdsperson

Oceanbrae Farms is a modern dairy and beef farm located in Belmont Lot 16, PEI. Our farm is family-owned and operated, and we are looking for an energetic, ambitious and responsible employee to join our team. Our farm consists of approx. 80 cows in milk plus replacement heifers. Cows are housed and milked in a new sand-bedded free-stall barn with a double 8 milking parlour. A small cow-calf beef herd is also maintained, with year-round calving. The majority of feed for the cattle is produced on the farm, with a crop rotation that includes corn, barley, and high-quality alfalfa/grass hay. Oceanbrae Farms is a Master Breeder Milking Shorthorn herd, with sales of breeding stock important to the farm.

Anticipated Duties:

• Milking along with other members of the farm team. Milking starts at 6:15 am and 5:15 pm.
• Dairy barn management, including stall grooming, herd health monitoring, bedding, etc.
• Cleaning and general maintenance of farm buildings/animal pens
• Operation of farm equipment, including tractors, skid steer, and trucks.
• Working with the farm team during busy field seasons (spring planting, silage/hay season, corn silage harvest) in a variety of roles.

Requirements of the Position:

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada
• High school diploma or higher level of education. A diploma/degree in agricultural sciences is an asset but not required. Additional training (such as artificial insemination, welding, pesticide course) would be considered an asset.
• Valid Drivers License. Class 3A or higher would be considered an asset.  Reliable transportation to the farm is required.
• Flexibility to work extended hours at certain times of the year (planting and harvest). Ability to work weekends according to a negotiated work schedule.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail/accuracy.
• Ability to work independently following necessary training
• Commitment to worker safety and animal welfare
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Experience working on a farm, particularly working with cattle, would be an asset.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full-time position based on 40-50 hours per week. Hours/schedule to be negotiated.
• Wages starting at $20 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
• Additional training/education (where required or desired) may be covered, subject to discussion with farm management team.
• Paid vacation
• Availability of rental housing (private mini-home) on-farm if desired.

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