
Herdsperson
Arendsdale Dairy Farm
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
- Job ID
- 5698429
- City
- Abbotsford
- State / province
- British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Wage
- From $21.00/hr
- Weekly hours
- 40 - 50 hours/week
- Job type
- Full-Time
- Employment
- Permanent
- Workplace
- On-Site
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Agriculture, Forestry & Environment
- Positions
- 1
- Posted
- November 6, 2026
Job description
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including youth, newcomers and immigrants, citizens, and permanent residents.
Company Operating Name: Arendsdale Dairy Farms Ltd.
Business Address: 38713 VYE Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia. V3G 1Z7
Position Title: Dairy Herdsperson
Job Description:
The Herdsperson is responsible for the daily care, health, welfare, and productivity of the dairy herd and youngstock program. This role reports to the Farm Manager and supports herd management, calf care, milk quality, facility maintenance, and record keeping.
Job Duties
• Monitor animal health, welfare, and behaviour.
• Assist with calving, treatments, vaccinations, and herd health protocols.
• Perform milking procedures and maintain milk quality standards.
• Oversee calf feeding, housing cleanliness, and youngstock care.
• Maintain barns, pens, bedding, feed areas, and equipment.
• Keep accurate herd and calf records.
• Assist with employee training and promote safe work practices.
• Perform general farm duties.
Required Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of modern dairy farm experience
• Experience and understanding of modern milking technologies
Terms of Employment: Full time / permanent
Language of work: Proficiency in English to execute tasks and able to take instructions for safe operation of equipment.
Wage: $21 per hour
Hours: 40 -50 per week
Benefit Package: All full-time employees are eligible to partake in the Winners Holstein Health Benefits Plan. This is a 50/50 cost sharing plan that includes medical/dental and vision, among other benefits. Eligible after a 3-month probationary period.
Location of work: Abbotsford, BC.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
Please send your resume to the following email address: arendsdale@theadminbarn.ca with the subject ‘Arendsdale Herdsperson’
No walk-in visits accepted.
How to apply
- Apply on Newcomers Job Board
- Sign in with a job seeker account and submit an application from the posting on newcomersjobboard.com.
- Apply by email
- arendsdale@theadminbarn.ca
