If you like working with animals and want a permanent job in Canada, this opening could be a good fit. Aletta Holsteins Inc. is hiring two Dairy Farm Workers in Manitoba. The role is full-time and permanent, and some experience is an asset but not compulsory.
About the Company
Aletta Holsteins Inc. is a family-owned and family-run dairy farm based in Linden, Manitoba. It milks about 1,500 high-producing cows, and it also looks after young stock across two farm locations. Reporting to the farm manager, the team keeps the herd healthy, comfortable, and well cared for every day.
Job at a Glance
- Job Title: Dairy Farm Worker (NOC 85100)
- Company: Aletta Holsteins Inc.
- Vacancies: 2
- Location: Linden and St. Anne, Manitoba, Canada
- Job Type: Permanent, full-time
- Work Type: In person (on-site)
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Pay: CAD 17.70 per hour
- Last Date to Apply: Not announced by the company. Apply as early as possible.
What You Will Be Doing
You will assist with daily farm activities under the farm manager. Your duties include:
- Feeding and caring for dairy cows, calves, and young livestock.
- Milking cows in the rotary parlour and bringing cows to the milk robot when needed, while reporting any robot error messages.
- Sorting and handling cows, calves, and young livestock.
- Spotting cows in heat and helping with breeding activities.
- Noticing and reporting disease or health problems in calves and other animals.
- Helping with hoof trimming and bringing cows to the box.
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment.
- Cleaning cow bedding, calf pens, barns, and farmyards.
- Cleaning the milking parlour and milk robots.
- Checking water basins and air flow in the barns.
- Helping with fieldwork, including harvesting dairy feed.
- Helping maintain farm facilities, including mowing, weed whacking, snow removal, and cleaning of the lunchroom, locker rooms, and bathrooms.
- Following food safety, security, and animal bio-security procedures.
Education and Experience Required
- No specific degree is mentioned. Basic schooling is usually enough for this role.
- Some experience is an asset. Experience in milking and other farm work is preferred.
- You must be able to communicate in English.
- You should have the legal right to work in Canada, which is usually required by employers.
Key Skills
- A real liking for working with livestock.
- Ability to follow directions carefully.
- Good physical fitness for barn and outdoor work in all seasons.
- Attention to animal health and cleanliness.
- Teamwork and reliability.
Salary
The company has offered CAD 17.70 per hour. With 30 hours per week, this works out to roughly CAD 531 per week before tax. The final amount depends on the hours you work.
Benefits
The job post does not list any benefits. Permanent roles in Canada usually include paid vacation and public holidays under local law. Please confirm all details with the employer before accepting the offer.
Last Date to Apply
The closing date has not been announced. The company will only contact selected candidates, so apply as soon as possible.
How to Apply
The job post says to send your resume and at least one relevant reference by email or mail to: Aletta Holsteins Inc., 26060 PR 210, Linden, MB, R0A 0X1. You can also follow the usual steps: click the Apply Now button, go to the company’s website, enter your CV and all your information, and click Submit Form.
