Job description
Duties
Boar semen collection, Diagnose livestock health issues, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Handling animals, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Treat livestock health issues, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Hire and train staff, Perform general farm duties, Supervise staff or team Boar semen collection, Diagnose livestock health issues, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Handling animals, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Treat livestock health issues, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain livestock performance records, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs, Hire and train staff, Perform general farm duties, Supervise staff or team
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 #50314988 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience requirement: 3 years to less than 5 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
- Health care plan
- Free parking available
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 1 job posting advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 1 business location, Vi
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