Animal Care and General Labour

Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life is a multi-award winning agri-tourism facility in Oxford County. We are set on an 85acre working farm. We run a farm market store stocking 95% Ontario products and we deliver a variety of highly rated animal-based experiences to our guests. We are rainbow registered and provide a safe and inclusive environment for our staff and guests. Our animals care and well being is our top priority - we are not a petting farm. We focus on enjoyable and educational interactive experiences where our guests can understand the animals personality, role in agriculture and the importance of rural living and food systems.  Our staff work hard as a team alongside the founders to support our animals and provide 5 star experiences and interactions with our guests. The work is diverse, meaningful and provides an opportunity to our team members to grow professionally and personally. 

This role is responsible for the daily care and upkeep of our 130+ animals (Cattle, Goats, Chickens, Donkey, Alpacas, Llama) and maintaining the facility (grass, pastures, barn and farm store areas etc - light maintainence - grounds keeping, painting etc). Additional hours may be available for the right individual within the store environment as well. Part time hours through the fall and winter with the potential of full time starting in the spring for the right candidate. 

• Must be capable of physical labour - standing, walking, carrying 25kg feed, 
• Must have experience with animal care (livestock) and have a comfort being around large animals 
• Must be capable of maintaining a "pace" as chores need to be finished by certain times 
• Must be able to prioritize and reprioritize when required
• Must be able to understand and identify animal behaviour 
• Must be comfortable using tools and equipment 
• Must be able to problem solve and maintain calm in busy or stressful situations 
• Must be able to work efficiently on own without supervision or in a team setting 

$17.60-$18.00/hour depending on experience