Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
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Hog and pig farming
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Hog management
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Dusty
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Noisy
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Odours
Work setting
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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Track and report on current feed inventory
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Weaning
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Feed and tend animals
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Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
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Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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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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Flexibility
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Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.