Antrim Equestrian is hiring
Groom - Farm with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Livestock combination farming
• Outdoors
• Livestock
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Various locations

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
• Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows
• Handling animals
• Mixing fertilizer
• Monitoring animal health
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Perform animal grooming activities
• Perform livestock feeding
• Treat livestock health issues
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
• Maintain work records and logs

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Loader
• Manure spreader
• Forklift

Automated systems experience

• Manure handling and storage

Area of specialization

• Horses

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Travel insurance