** Please include both a cover letter (address to Leo Giesen) and resume in your application**

Ontario Beef Research Centre- New Liskeard Requires

Summer Student Beef Technician Assistant

OBRC-New Liskeard is accepting applications for summer student beef technician assistant to assist the Beef Technician and Ag Workers in the general care of the beef herd. Successful candidate(s) will assist with; feeding, pasture management, cleaning pens, pressure washing, performing various manipulations including castration, tattooing, and hoof trimming, checking for health problems and treatments, lawn and grounds upkeep and recording observations and gathering and recording data.

Interaction and communication with technical and professional staff at Ontario Beef Research Centre-New Liskeard as well as with producers, agribusiness representatives and government specialists are a part of the job.

The successful candidate(s) must:

have a background in, strong interest in or be studying in agricultural, environmental or other biological sciences relevant to the position
have experience working with large animals
have experience operating farm equipment
be able to work well independently and in a team environment
have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
be able to set priorities and to organize work effectively
have sound judgment and critical thinking skills
have the ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently with high accuracy
have computer skills (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, Internet navigation)
be willing to work flexible hours
have the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25kg
have a valid Class G Driver’s license
be a post-secondary student (college or university who was or will be) enrolled in the winter or fall 2023 school semesters

Steel-toed safety boots are required at the workplace. Much of the work activity takes place outdoors. The student will be exposed to all weather conditions, rain, sunlight, heat, humidity, dust and pollen.

**These positions may be funded by the Summer Employment Opportunities Program.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-14
Expected start date: 2023-04-24

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Summer Student Beef Technician Assistant - New Liskeard