A dairy farm in Eastern Ontario, Canada is hiring dairy farm workers for milking and general herd duties. This is a full-time role with early starts and split shifts that follow the morning and afternoon milkings. You will work indoors in a modern shed and outdoors around the herd in all seasons, including cold winters, so this job suits fit, practical people who enjoy farm life, do not mind an early alarm, and take pride in healthy animals and a clean, well-run dairy.
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The farm pays the current Canadian market rate of about CAD 18 to CAD 26 per hour, set by experience, with overtime during busy periods. On-farm accommodation is often available. Workers who can run the milking parlour on their own sit at the higher end, and work-permit or LMIA support may be available for eligible overseas applicants, so this role can suit both local workers and skilled candidates seeking sponsored farm work in Canada.
Company Overview
The employer runs a well-established dairy farm with a healthy herd and a modern milking parlour in Eastern Ontario, a strong dairy region. It follows good animal-welfare and environmental standards, and it takes real pride in healthy stock and well-kept facilities. The owners work alongside their staff and train new workers in milking, animal care, and machinery, so even beginners can learn the trade and build a long-term career in dairy. The herd is well looked after and the routine soon becomes second nature once you have learned the system. New workers are paired with an experienced hand through their first weeks, and the farm supports reliable people who want to grow into 2IC or herd manager roles, including help with work permits for the right overseas candidates.
Responsibilities
- Bring in the herd and milk cows twice a day in the parlour.
- Clean and sanitise the milking equipment and yards after each session.
- Check cow health daily and report any sick or injured animals.
- Feed stock and manage bedding in the barn.
- Maintain fences, water systems, and farm equipment.
- Operate tractors, skid steers, and basic farm machinery safely.
- Help with calving and extra feeding during the busy season.
- Keep the barn, gear, and the wider farm clean and tidy.
- Follow all animal-welfare and workplace safety rules.
Qualifications and Requirements
- You stay fit for early starts, physical work, and cold-weather conditions.
- You understand basic English instructions.
- You hold valid Canadian work rights, or you qualify for a work permit with employer support.
- You are comfortable working around large animals.
- Dairy or farm experience helps, but the owners train willing learners.
- A driver’s licence helps for farm vehicles and rural travel.
- You keep reliable attendance, including some weekends.
- You enjoy the outdoors and a hands-on rural lifestyle.
Benefits and Perks
- Market-rate pay with overtime during busy periods.
- On-farm accommodation often available, or a housing allowance.
- Hands-on training in milking and animal care.
- Use of farm vehicles and machinery during work.
- Protective and cold-weather gear provided.
- Work-permit or LMIA support for eligible overseas applicants.
- Steady, year-round work with seasonal busy periods.
- Clear paths to 2IC and herd manager roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to the employer through the official job listing. Mention any farm or animal experience, whether you drive, your work-permit or status, and your start date. The owners reply quickly to fit, willing workers who want to learn dairy farming, so let your enthusiasm and reliability show in your note. If you enjoy the outdoors, early mornings, and working with animals, this farm offers a steady role, a rural lifestyle, and a real future in the dairy industry, with work-permit support for the right overseas candidates.
