Overview
Livestock labourers assist other farm workers to raise cattle, poultry and other animals, to help carry out feeding, health and breeding programs, to process animal products and to assist in the maintenance and repair of farm equipment and buildings. They are employed on livestock farms.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Feed and tend livestock, poultry and other animals
Milk animals such as cows and goats, manually or with a machine
Sort, brand and handle animals
Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens
Assist with breeding activities
May monitor health of animals and provide care
May prepare animals for transportation
May operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$34,934
$38,083
$72,996
Job openings
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186expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
- There are no specific education or training requirements.
Additional information
- Progression to other livestock worker positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.