About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Livestock. Work setting: Rural area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Perform livestock feeding. Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Maintain quality control and production records. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : First Aid Certificate. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Automated systems experience: Manure handling and storage. Area of specialization: Swine. Animal husbandry. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Other benefits.