Job description
Duties
Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, 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, Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian Diagnose livestock health issues, Handling animals, Monitoring animal health, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration, Treat livestock health issues, Feed and tend animals, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Select livestock for sale, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, 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, Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
Key Responsibilities
- Feed and monitor hogs and assist with daily animal care routines
- Clean pens, barns, feeding systems, and farm equipment
- Observe animal health and report illness, injuries, or abnormal behavior
- Handle and move animals safely according to farm procedures
- Support sanitation, barn maintenance, and biosecurity standards
- Load, unload, and move feed, supplies, and farm materials
Job Bank #50154687 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience requirement: 1 year to less than 2 years
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for long periods
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime when required
- Strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors or in farm production environments
Work Environment
- On-site work only; remote work is not available
- Indoor and outdoor livestock environment focused on hog production
- Exposure to odors, noise, dust, and temperature variations
- Physically demanding work with repetitive tasks and flexible schedules
- Work may take place in barns, feeding areas, and animal housing units
Benefits
- Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan
- Other benefits
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Employers
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