** 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:
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