Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
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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Hog management
Work setting
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Rural area
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Staff accommodation available
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Handling animals
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Marking livestock as proof of ownership
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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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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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Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
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Organized
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Team player
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Flexibility
Benefits
Other benefits
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Team building opportunities
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Transportation provided by employer
Who can apply for 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