Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Hog and pig farming
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Hog management
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Dangerous
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Dusty
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Hot
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Noisy
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Odours
Work setting
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Rural area
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Staff accommodation available
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Boar semen collection
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Handling animals
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Monitoring animal health
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Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
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Track and report on current feed inventory
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Weaning
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Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
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Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
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Formulate feeding program
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Maintain livestock performance records
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Maintain quality control and production records
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Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
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Maintain work records and logs
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Perform general farm duties
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Automated manure handling or storage system
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Feeding and watering system
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Storage and silage system
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Tractor
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Pressure cleaners
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Large workload
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.