Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Equipment and Machinery Experience Tractor; Feeding and watering system

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

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours; Dusty

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Physically demanding; Attention to detail

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; Handling animals; Processing pig litters; Weaning

Personal Suitability

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