Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 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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Willing to relocate
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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Weaning
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Feed and tend animals
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
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Write daily basic progress reports
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is not available
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Valid driver's licence
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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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, 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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Judgement
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Reliability
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