swine technician

Government of Canada; Parkhill; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Parkhill, Ontario, is seeking individuals for physical farm work focused on hog farming. Responsibilities include handling animals, performing health upkeep, and maintaining farm facilities. Candidates should have no formal education requirements and will receive on-the-job training. The position demands physical stamina and occurs entirely on-site, without remote work options.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Willingness to be trained for the role.

Responsibilities

• Handle and care for farm animals.
• Perform pig littering activities such as clipping teeth and docking tails.
• Feed and monitor animal health.
• Write basic daily progress reports.
• Manage water lines and temperature in barns.

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Hog and pig farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Handling animals
• Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
• Feed and tend animals
• Perform general farm duties
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling