Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Organized

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Maintain livestock performance records; Feed inventory; Handling animals; Processing pig litters; Weaning

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs; Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations; 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

Work Location Information Rural area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Physically demanding; Attention to detail

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours

Type of Farm Operations Hog and pig farming

Area of Specialization Swine

Additional Skills Perform general farm duties

Equipment and Machinery Experience Feeding and watering system

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English