Livestock Labourer

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.54, Max = $27.29/hr

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: May 12 to Oct 11, 2025

Hours of work: 35/ hrs/week

Work location: The Village at Black Creek

Division: Education & Training

Business unit: The Village at Black Creek

Travel: None

Hybrid Work: No

Existing Vacancy:  Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to 11:59 pm on March 4, 2025.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Livestock Labourer performs the day-to-day care of livestock including meeting the animals’ basic needs through feeding, grooming, and stall cleaning regimes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks related to daily animal care such as, but not limited to, feeding, grooming, exercising and stall cleaning regimes
• Identifies potential hazards to animals, including predator control and pasture management of noxious plants and reports to Head of Livestock
• Assists with daily site inspections of equipment and areas where animals reside
• On occasion, supports the sharing of livestock knowledge through programs
• Actively monitors animal and visitor safety
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)   

• High school diploma

Experience

•1+ year of experience working in agricultural or farm setting

Knowledge/Skill/Ability- Competencies

• Knowledge of Livestock breeds and their care

• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy

• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 50 pounds

• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare). 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.