Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
Work site environment
- Hog and pig farming
- Dusty
- Hot
- Odours
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
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
- Weaning
- Feed and tend animals
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
- Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- Perform general farm duties
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Feeding and watering system
- Pressure washers
Area of specialization
- Swine
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
