supervisor, hog farm workers

Government of Canada; Walton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Walton, Ontario is seeking an experienced animal health technician to manage livestock health and supervise farm operations. The role requires handling animals, monitoring health issues, and ensuring farm safety procedures. Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Competitive health and financial benefits are included.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in swine.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose livestock health issues and treat accordingly.
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of farm workers.
• Maintain quality control and production records.

Skills

Diagnosing livestock health issues

Handling animals

Monitoring animal health

Supervision of farm workers

Communication

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Feeding and watering systems

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work location

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Hog and pig farming
• Hog management
• Dusty
• Odours

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• 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
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Perform general farm duties
• Track and report on current feed inventory
• Weaning

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience: Feeding and watering system
• Area of specialization: Swine

Additional information

• Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits

• Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance