Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Hog and pig farming
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Outdoors
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Dusty
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Noisy
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Odours
Work setting
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Rural area
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Staff accommodation available
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Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Handling animals
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Monitoring animal health
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Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
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Track and report on current feed inventory
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Weaning
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Feed and tend animals
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Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
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Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
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Write daily basic progress reports
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Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Feeding and watering system
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Farm truck
Automated systems experience
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Bulk grain or feed handling - automated
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Automated environmental control equipment
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Manure handling and storage
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Organized
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Team player
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Quick learner
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.