Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

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Broiler and other meat-type chicken production Chicken farming Layer poultry farming Other poultry farming Outdoors Dusty Hot Odours Wet/damp Cold/refrigerated Poultry and egg production All weather conditions Dirty

Work setting

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Rural area Staff accommodation available

Tasks

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Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses Handling animals Organize tasks to accomplish the work Perform livestock feeding Weeding Feed and tend animals Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain quality control and production records Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Maintain work records and logs Perform general farm duties Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Equipment and machinery experience

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Egg gathering system Feeding and watering system Farm truck Hand tools

Automated systems experience

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Manure handling and storage

Area of specialization

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Poultry

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Team player Flexibility Judgement Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you willing to relocate for this position? * Do you have experience working in this field?