Swine Technician

Anishnabeg Outreach Employment and Training Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,788 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑farm housing available

Competitive compensation

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Kuijpers Key Farm Ltd. in Strathroy, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Swine Technician to manage daily health checks, performance monitoring, and Nedap ESF technology in finishing barns and nursery.

The ideal candidate will have strong animal husbandry skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while embracing biosecurity and continuous improvement. On‑farm housing is available; compensation is CA$18.72–CA$30.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, weekends on rotation.

Qualifications

• Strong animal husbandry skills and passion for livestock care.
• Detail oriented with high observational ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily priorities.
• Comfort with technology and farming software.
• Experience with swine production systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily health assessments and treatments for animals.
• Monitor performance and implement productivity/welfare strategies.
• Operate Nedap ESF to track feed intake and sow condition.
• Assist with breeding, farrowing, and weaning.
• Maintain feed, water, ventilation and environmental controls.
• Keep accurate production, inventory, treatment and performance records.
• Coordinate market hog shipments.
• Apply biosecurity, welfare and farm safety protocols.
• Prepare rooms and disinfect between groups; identify repairs.
• Collaborate with ownership to reach production goals.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Attention to detail

Leadership

Independent work

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary in agriculture or swine production (asset)

Tools

Nedap ESF

Production management software

Job description

Swine Technician

Kuijpers Key Farm Ltd. – 3117 Egremont Dr, Strathroy, Ontario

Kuijpers Key Farm Ltd. is a progressive, family‑owned and operated farrow‑to‑finish pork production farm built on strong family values, animal welfare, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. We take pride in producing high‑quality pork while providing exceptional care for our animals and maintaining a positive team culture.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Swine Technician to complete daily tasks in our finishing barn, group sow housing facility utilizing Nedap Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) technology, and nursery barn. This position is ideal for a mature, detail‑oriented individual who possesses exceptional animal husbandry skills, and strong organizational abilities.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Daily health assessment and treatment of animals
• Monitoring animal performance and implementing management strategies to maximize productivity and welfare
• Managing and utilizing Nedap ESF technology to monitor feed intake, animal performance, and sow condition
• Assisting with breeding sows, farrowing and weaning processes
• Monitoring and maintaining feed systems, water systems, ventilation, and environmental controls
• Maintaining accurate production, inventory, treatment, and performance records
• Sorting and coordinating market hog shipments
• Implementing biosecurity, animal welfare, and farm safety protocols
• Coordinating room preparation, washing, and disinfection between groups
• Identifying maintenance needs and coordinating repairs
• Working closely with ownership to achieve production goals and continuously improve farm performance
• Following all Canadian Pork Excellence (CPE) standards and animal care requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong animal husbandry skills and a genuine passion for livestock care
• Highly observant and pays close attention to detail
• Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and initiative
• Capable of working independently and managing daily priorities
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Experience working with swine production systems (preferred)
• Comfortable using technology and production management software
• Values teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient operation

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• High School Diploma
• Post‑secondary education in agriculture, swine production, or a related field is an asset
• Ability to perform moderate physical labour
• Ability to work 40 hours per week plus every other weekend
• Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, LMIA

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. On‑farm housing available for the successful candidate. Opportunity to work in advanced production facilities utilizing precision livestock technologies. Stable, long‑term employment with a progressive family farm. Supportive work environment built on strong core values and mutual respect. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on farm performance and animal welfare.

Work Location: In person

Term of Employment: Full time, 40 hours per week, weekends

Pay: CA$18.72‑CA$30.00 per hour

Number of available positions: 2

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