Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills

Feed and tend animals; Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens; Monitoring animal health

Additional Skills

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

Area of Specialization Swine

Type of Farm Operations Hog and pig farming

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours; Dusty

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Location Information Rural area

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Handling animals

Personal Suitability Team player; Organized