Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
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Hog and pig farming
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Hog management
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Dusty
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Odours
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Feed inventory
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Handling animals
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Monitoring animal health
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Processing pig litters
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Weaning
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Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
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Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
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Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
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Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
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Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
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Maintain livestock performance records
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Maintain quality control and production records
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Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
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Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
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Perform general farm duties
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Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
Supervision
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Feeding and watering system
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driver's validity licence check
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Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Handling heavy loads
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Organized
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Team player
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Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.