Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 80 to 90 hours bi-weekly Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages

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Portuguese Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

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Hog and pig farming Outdoors Dusty Hot Noisy Odours Livestock

Work setting

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Rural area Remote location Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

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Handling animals Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration Track and report on current feed inventory Weaning Maintain financial and production records Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain livestock performance records Maintain quality control and production records Select livestock for sale Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Not required

Equipment and machinery experience

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Feeding and watering system

Area of specialization

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Agricultural livestock service Swine

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is not available Own transportation Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Organized Team player Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Reliability Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Government programs

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Recognized employer

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities * Parking available