Farrowing Technician - Onsite Swine Care with Housing

Government of Canada; L'Anse-Saint-Jean; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in L'Anse-Saint-Jean seeks candidates for an animal handling role focusing on swine farming. Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, performing livestock feeding, and ensuring farm safety procedures. The position demands physical prowess and attention to detail, requiring a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be organized, team players, and able to work independently. This is a full-time on-site role with no remote work options.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in farming, specifically with swine.
• Ability to work independently in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience with monitoring animal health and maintaining work records.

Responsibilities

• Handle and monitor animals' health.
• Perform livestock feeding and ensure farm safety.
• Clean stables and maintain work records.

Skills

Handling animals

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

A government agency in L'Anse-Saint-Jean seeks candidates for an animal handling role focusing on swine farming. Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, performing livestock feeding, and ensuring farm safety procedures. The position demands physical prowess and attention to detail, requiring a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be organized, team players, and able to work independently. This is a full-time on-site role with no remote work options.