Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 50 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

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Broiler and other meat-type chicken production Chicken farming Layer poultry farming Outdoors At heights Confined spaces Dangerous Dusty Hot Noisy Odours Wet/damp Cold/refrigerated Livestock Poultry and egg production All weather conditions Dirty

Work setting

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Rural area Relocation costs not covered by employer Willing to relocate

Tasks

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Handling animals Monitoring animal health Track and report on current feed inventory Weeding Feed and tend animals Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain livestock performance records Maintain quality control and production records Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Maintain work records and logs Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Perform general farm duties Write daily basic progress reports Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Equipment and machinery experience

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Automated manure handling or storage system Egg gathering system Feeding and watering system Storage and silage system Tractor Farm truck Loader Manure spreader Tillage equipment Welding Hand tools

Automated systems experience

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Bulk grain or feed handling - automated Automated environmental control equipment Manure handling and storage

Area of specialization

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Agricultural livestock service Poultry

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Medical exam Credit check

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is not available Own transportation

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 Sound discrimination Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Experience

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* 5 years or more