Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Hog and pig farming
- Hog management
- Dusty
- Odours
Work setting
- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
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
- Track and report on current feed inventory
- Weaning
- Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
- Manage overall operation of farm
- Perform general farm duties
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure
- Overtime required
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance