About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. All weather conditions. Dirty. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Tasks: Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Maintain work records and logs. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Write daily basic progress reports. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Area of specialization: Swine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Quick learner. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.