Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Hog and pig farming Hog management Confined spaces Dusty Noisy Odours Wet/damp Dirty

Work setting

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Rural area

Tasks

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Handling animals Monitoring animal health Perform livestock feeding Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain livestock performance records Maintain quality control and production records Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Maintain work records and logs Perform general farm duties

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Equipment and machinery experience

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Feeding and watering system

Automated systems experience

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Bulk grain or feed handling - automated

Area of specialization

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Swine

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 Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Large workload Overtime required Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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Excellent written communication Reliability

Screening questions

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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? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

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Free parking available Travel insurance * Wellness program