Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearor equivalent experience

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Equipment and Machinery Experience Tractor

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; Hot

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Location Information Rural area

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

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; 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; Maintain livestock performance records; Select livestock for sale; Feed inventory; Handling animals

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized