- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 74 to 80 hours bi-weekly
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Hog and pig farmingHog managementOutdoorsConfined spacesDustyHotNoisyOdoursWet/dampCold/refrigeratedLivestockAll weather conditionsDirty
Work setting
Rural areaWilling to relocate
Tasks
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areasDevelop specific plans to prioritizeDisinfect pens, barns or poultry housesHandling animalsMonitoring animal healthFeed and tend animalsAssist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security proceduresMaintain quality control and production recordsClean stables, barns, barnyards and pensMaintain work records and logsOversee loading and unloading of goodsCollect and analyze data and samplesDocument work completed
Equipment and machinery experience
LoaderHand tools
Area of specialization
Agricultural livestock serviceSwine
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independentlyFast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesPhysically demandingRepetitive tasksAttention to detailHandling heavy loadsCombination of sitting, standing, walkingLarge workloadOvertime requiredSound discriminationSittingStanding for extended periodsWalkingBending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Safety equipment/gearGloves
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communicationOrganizedTeam playerEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementReliabilityQuick learner
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?Are you currently a student?Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Health benefits
Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits
Financial benefits
BonusGroup insurance benefitsLife insuranceNight shift premiumPension plan
Long term benefits
Long-term care insuranceMaternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
Free parking availableOther benefitsParking available
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugeesAssists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Veterans
Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous peopleDevelops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minoritiesApplies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
