Personal Suitability

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

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs; Maintain livestock performance records

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

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

Work Location Information Rural area

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

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Type of Farm Operations Hog and pig farming

Area of Specialization Agricultural livestock service; Pork

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Maintain work records and logs

Equipment and Machinery Experience Feeding and watering system

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English