Herdsperson, Agriculture and Food Museum (anticipatory staffing)
About the role
If you are an Ingenium employee, please visit your home page on ADP, select “Myself”. Under Talent, select Career Centre and submit your application - do not create a personal account
The purpose of this job posting is to create an active bank of candidates for six months (July 17, 2026 to January 17, 2027).
Language Requirement: English or French (definition [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html]) Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability
Salary Range and level: $29.91 to $36.40 per hour, Level 4
Work location: 901, Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON
POSITION AVAILABLE
- Casual (no more than 625 hours per one-year period, scheduled on an “at need basis”, “no guaranteed hours)”
AVAILABILITY REQUIRED
- Weekdays
- Saturday and Sunday
- Statutory holidays
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Farm Operations provides all animal husbandry: performs milking, detects, treats sick animals, administer/calculates prescribed medications, performs artificial insemination to livestock/detects animals in heat to ensure naturel mating, operates farm machinery safely around public on a daily basis; Harvesting crops, feeds, grooms and clips animals; trims hooves; manipulates chemicals; ensures chores are completed on a timely matter before the museum opening; Herdspersons operate the farm at the highest standards to keep animals in optimal health and production, while providing a safe educational space for public viewing while performing other duties.
EDUCATION
- Requires a post-secondary education in agriculture related field or: five years’ experience in animal husbandry / farming industry (dairy, beef, horses, small animals);
EXPERIENCE
- Experience livestock handling safely around public, recognizing signs of healthy/distress animals and understanding why;
- Experience and knowledge with operating power take off on tractor (PTO), silo unloader, stable cleaner and other highly hazardous power equipment
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge on calculating dosage/administrating medication to livestock;
- Understanding procedures, techniques with regards of milking by following Canadian Quality of Milk regulation Standing Operations Procedures;
- Knowledge on handling chemicals, WHIMIS training;
- Knowledge of the cow software management program called Dairy Comp from Lactanet Inc. approved by Dairy Farmers of Ontario;
- Knowledge/experience with Operating Heavy farm machinery safely with precision in crowded situation, confined spaces, ex: tractor and loader and self-propelled feed cart, backing up tractor with Implements, driving truck and trailer on site, harvesting such as cutting hay, baling, raking, tedding, bringing hay wagons on site.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work as a team, without supervision, have a high degree of flexibility, manage time effectively and be a problem solver. Ability to handle stress, pressure, deadlines, unwanted distraction, interact with visitors while working in a physically demanding job and adjust and adapt to different situation quickly;
- Requires a valid G class driver license, or class 5 in QC, and an asset to have: Safety at heights, Confined spaces, Fall arrest, WHIMIS, Forklift training, First Aid /CPR, Drug Administration training;
- Recognizing/Reporting all zoonotic illnesses and concerns, following bio security in place during outbreaks in order to prevent from spreading from animals to humans (ex: orf, e-coli, winter dysentery);
- Effective communication skills to converse with activist, concerned visitors, answering questions from public with regards to new farming methods in Canada.
Position Number: 9515
Union Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted.
Your application will remain active for 6 months.
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About Ingenium
From soil to space, and everything in between, Ingenium is a world like no other. It’s a gateway for curious and creative minds to experience and connect on a different level.
We make science meaningful and relevant in everyday lives for people of all ages to learn and be inspired. Across our three museums - the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum - we offer multi-sensory programming that engages Canadians on-site, online, and around the country.
The sum of what we do ignites curiosity and engagement in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to foster a deeper understanding of our world, and inspire a nation of innovators.
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Herdsperson, Agriculture and Food Museum (anticipatory staffing)
About the role
If you are an Ingenium employee, please visit your home page on ADP, select “Myself”. Under Talent, select Career Centre and submit your application - do not create a personal account
The purpose of this job posting is to create an active bank of candidates for six months (July 17, 2026 to January 17, 2027).
Language Requirement: English or French (definition [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html]) Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability
Salary Range and level: $29.91 to $36.40 per hour, Level 4
Work location: 901, Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON
POSITION AVAILABLE
- Casual (no more than 625 hours per one-year period, scheduled on an “at need basis”, “no guaranteed hours)”
AVAILABILITY REQUIRED
- Weekdays
- Saturday and Sunday
- Statutory holidays
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Farm Operations provides all animal husbandry: performs milking, detects, treats sick animals, administer/calculates prescribed medications, performs artificial insemination to livestock/detects animals in heat to ensure naturel mating, operates farm machinery safely around public on a daily basis; Harvesting crops, feeds, grooms and clips animals; trims hooves; manipulates chemicals; ensures chores are completed on a timely matter before the museum opening; Herdspersons operate the farm at the highest standards to keep animals in optimal health and production, while providing a safe educational space for public viewing while performing other duties.
EDUCATION
- Requires a post-secondary education in agriculture related field or: five years’ experience in animal husbandry / farming industry (dairy, beef, horses, small animals);
EXPERIENCE
- Experience livestock handling safely around public, recognizing signs of healthy/distress animals and understanding why;
- Experience and knowledge with operating power take off on tractor (PTO), silo unloader, stable cleaner and other highly hazardous power equipment
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge on calculating dosage/administrating medication to livestock;
- Understanding procedures, techniques with regards of milking by following Canadian Quality of Milk regulation Standing Operations Procedures;
- Knowledge on handling chemicals, WHIMIS training;
- Knowledge of the cow software management program called Dairy Comp from Lactanet Inc. approved by Dairy Farmers of Ontario;
- Knowledge/experience with Operating Heavy farm machinery safely with precision in crowded situation, confined spaces, ex: tractor and loader and self-propelled feed cart, backing up tractor with Implements, driving truck and trailer on site, harvesting such as cutting hay, baling, raking, tedding, bringing hay wagons on site.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work as a team, without supervision, have a high degree of flexibility, manage time effectively and be a problem solver. Ability to handle stress, pressure, deadlines, unwanted distraction, interact with visitors while working in a physically demanding job and adjust and adapt to different situation quickly;
- Requires a valid G class driver license, or class 5 in QC, and an asset to have: Safety at heights, Confined spaces, Fall arrest, WHIMIS, Forklift training, First Aid /CPR, Drug Administration training;
- Recognizing/Reporting all zoonotic illnesses and concerns, following bio security in place during outbreaks in order to prevent from spreading from animals to humans (ex: orf, e-coli, winter dysentery);
- Effective communication skills to converse with activist, concerned visitors, answering questions from public with regards to new farming methods in Canada.
Position Number: 9515
Union Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted.
Your application will remain active for 6 months.
Not the right fit? Search for Herdsperson, Agriculture and Food Museum jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About Ingenium
From soil to space, and everything in between, Ingenium is a world like no other. It’s a gateway for curious and creative minds to experience and connect on a different level.
We make science meaningful and relevant in everyday lives for people of all ages to learn and be inspired. Across our three museums - the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum - we offer multi-sensory programming that engages Canadians on-site, online, and around the country.
The sum of what we do ignites curiosity and engagement in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to foster a deeper understanding of our world, and inspire a nation of innovators.