Preamble:
The University of B.C. Dairy Education and Research Centre is located in Agassiz, 130 km east of the UBC Point Grey Campus. The farm is required to operate on a financially self-sustaining basis. In addition to its operation as a fully functioning dairy (milk) production enterprise, the Centre plays a unique role as a centre for research, teaching, and technology transfer relating to dairy and forage production, agronomic crops and practices, and soils. These activities involve active participation by faculty members and students from U.B.C. and other universities, government specialists, industry groups, and individuals.
Primary Function:
To assist the farm staff in all duties relating to the dairy herd. Due to the nature of the position, some scheduling of duties on weekends and holidays is anticipated. In addition, the time required to perform the duties of the position is expected to vary from day to day.
Organizational Relationship:
The worker reports to the Manager.
Responsibilities:
- To assist with day-to-day operations of the dairy herd
- Assistance with milking, feeding of animals, haying or other
- Assistance with research projects related to the dairy herd
Education and Training:
- Post-secondary agricultural education an asset
- Animal experience an asset
Skills:
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to excel at a varied work day
- Possesses a keenness to learn
Pay:
$2712.67 per month
Duration:
May 1 to August 31
Housing:
Available on site
How to Apply:
Please email resumes to Mary Ann: dairy.centre@ubc.ca