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Build a Long-Term Career in Canadian Dairy Farming with Hands-On Animal Care and Modern Farm Systems
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Dairy Farm Worker
Employer: Thomson Farms
Location: Martintown, ON
Wage: $17.60 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime available
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
Thomson Farms is hiring a dependable Dairy Farm Worker to support daily dairy operations in a rural, remote area near Martintown, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals, can handle physically demanding farm work, and understands that livestock care requires consistency, attention to detail, and strong responsibility. You will assist with feeding, milking, calving support, barn sanitation, health monitoring, and record-keeping while following strict farm safety and bio-security standards. Experience is an asset, but we welcome motivated candidates who are eager to learn and build a stable, long-term career in Canadian agriculture.

Languages: English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience is an asset (dairy, livestock, farm labour, milking, feeding, calving, barn work)
Training will be provided for farm routines, equipment, and bio-security procedures

Work Site Environment

Outdoors and indoor barn environments
Dusty, noisy, wet/damp, dirty conditions with strong odours
Dairy and livestock setting with daily animal handling

Work Setting

Rural area
Remote location

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

Feed and tend animals, including performing livestock feeding routines and monitoring intake
Milk cows and support/supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly and hygienically
Monitor animal health daily and diagnose livestock health issues or identify concerns for follow-up
Treat livestock health issues as directed and within farm protocols
Detect disease and health problems in livestock (and related farm production areas) and report promptly
Monitor the calving process, prepare a clean, dry calving area, and support cows during calving
Handle animals safely and humanely; develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals using safe handling practices
Perform animal grooming activities and general husbandry tasks
Disinfect pens, barns, and other livestock areas to maintain sanitation and reduce disease risk
Clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens; maintain bedding and overall barn cleanliness
Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed at all times (visitor control, sanitation steps, equipment hygiene)
Maintain quality control and production records, including health notes and basic production tracking
Examine product for quality and readiness for market as assigned
Perform general farm duties and assist with additional tasks during busy periods and seasonal needs

Equipment, Machinery, and Systems (Assets/Experience)

Automated milking system experience
Automated manure handling or storage system experience
Skidsteer operation experience
Familiarity with automated systems for manure handling and storage
Area of specialization: dairy cattle, cattle breeding, animal husbandry

Security and Safety

Criminal record check required
Must follow farm safety rules, animal handling procedures, and bio-security standards

Transportation / Travel Information

Own transportation required due to rural/remote location and limited access to public transit

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Ability to work independently and follow routines with minimal supervision
Fast-paced environment with time-sensitive tasks (milking schedules, feeding, calving events)
Work under pressure, especially during calving or urgent health situations
Physically demanding and repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods; frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
Comfortable working around large animals and farm machinery

Personal Suitability

Reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality (animals require daily care)
Safety-minded and calm when working around livestock and equipment
Good judgement and ability to recognize problems early and report them promptly
Organized with strong routine-following skills and attention to detail
Team player who communicates well with other farm workers and supervisors
Flexible and willing to work shifts, weekends, nights, and overtime as required
Efficient interpersonal skills and a respectful, professional attitude
Comfortable working in dirty, wet, and noisy environments without losing focus
Commitment to animal welfare and humane handling practices

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