Farm Caretaker (Markham)
- Vaughan, ON
- Permanent
- Part-time
Job Order ID: 8429
Employment Type: Hourly Salary
Web Publication Date: 8/20/2025 12:00:00 AM
Number of Positions: 1
Schedule: 8/9:00 am to 12/1:00 pm, or approximately 2 hours in the evening, depending on the season.
Job Location: Vaughan
Brief Description:Our employer is a registered Canadian Charity. Their farm is an outdoor community centre focused on animal-assisted learning programs, equine assisted learning, hippotherapy, horsemanship and horseback riding instruction, seasonal and specialty camps, and customized unique programming for people of all ages and abilities. They are seeking a dedicated and adaptable part-time Farm Caretaker to join their team. This role is essential to the day-to-day care of our animals, upkeep of our facilities, and overall smooth operation of the farm. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, a love for animals, and the flexibility to take on a wide range of tasks as needed to support farm programs and activities.Job Function:
- General care of animals; feed animals and provide fresh, clean water daily.
- Clean animal enclosures, pick up, remove, and manage manure, and maintain safe, sanitary living spaces.
- Inspect animals for cuts, ticks, bumps, or other health concerns, administer medication, and report any issues promptly.
- Monitor animal behaviour for signs of illness or distress.
- Apply insect repellent to animals when necessary and maintain cleanliness to reduce pest attraction.
- Assist with garden upkeep, such as watering, raking, garbage pickup, and general maintenance (primarily daytime).
- Support general maintenance, and support (within reason and ability) of repair and building projects as needed.
- Assist with other farm-related tasks, with other animals on the grounds like horses or their stalls, when needed.
- Option for additional paid hours as a barn cleaner.
Job Requirement:
- Previous experience working with animals or in a farm setting is an asset.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to perform physically demanding and occasionally less appealing tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to take on varied tasks as needed.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Have strong and excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to undergo background checks and obtain necessary certifications/licenses as required.