Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tractor; Storage and silage system; Feeding and watering system; Automated manure handling or storage system

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Maintain work records and logs

Area of Specialization Swine; Agricultural livestock service; Pork

Type of Farm Operations Livestock; Hog and pig farming; Hog management

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large workload; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Work Location Information Rural area; Staff accommodation available

Agricultural Service Contractors Specific Skills

Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses; Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Formulate feeding program; Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs; Maintain livestock performance records; Select livestock for sale; Feed inventory; Handling animals; Processing pig litters; Weaning; Livestock branding

Personal Suitability Team player; Organized