About the Role
As an important member of the Chava Farms team you will contribute to an active, friendly, collaborative work environment that appreciates everyone's role at the farm. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, nature and working outside.
Job Responsibilities
Food preparation for livestock
Basic animal husbandry duties
Cleaning barns
Safely operate farm equipment (tractors, lawnmowers, etc.)
Landscaping duties
Other farm duties as required
$18-20/hr - approx 20hours a week
Requirements
Comfortable around farm animals. Able to follow animal welfare standards.
Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset
Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as communicating with the team daily to note task status
Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
Observation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Great communication skills
Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity. Able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Able to arrive on time and ready to work.
Flexibility and the ability to take part in a rotating weekend schedule if needed.
Willing to work until tasks are complete, which may occasionally require longer hours from time to time
Able to execute all tasks in a safe manner
On the job training will be provided
About the Company
Chava Farms is a registered Canadian Charity. Our farm is an outdoor community centre focused on regenerative agriculture, animal-assisted therapy, equine therapy, riding instruction, camps and special programs for people of all ages and abilities.