Posted on April 07, 2025 by Employer details Belview Acres ltd.
Job details
Pork Production Technician
Education: College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.
Work site environment: Hog and pig farming.
Work setting: Rural area.
Responsibilities
* Boar semen collection
* Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
* Diagnose livestock health issues
* Handling animals
* Monitoring animal health
* Perform livestock feeding
* Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
* Track and report on current feed inventory
* Treat livestock health issues
* Weaning
* Feed and tend animals
* Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
* Maintain financial and production records
* Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
* Carry out 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
* Formulate feeding program
* Maintain livestock performance records
* Maintain quality control and production records
* Select livestock for sale
* Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
* Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens
* Maintain work records and logs
* Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
* Perform general farm duties
* Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops
Supervision
* 5-10 people
Experience and Specialization
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
Equipment and Machinery Experience
* Automated manure handling or storage system
* Feeding and watering system
* Tractor
* Loader
* Hand tools
Automated Systems Experience
* Bulk grain or feed handling - automated
* Automated environmental control equipment
* Manure handling and storage
Transportation/Travel Information
* Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
* Ability to work independently
* Fast-paced environment
* Work under pressure
* Tight deadlines
* Physically demanding
* Repetitive tasks
* Attention to detail
* Handling heavy loads
* Combination of sitting, standing, walking
* Large workload
* Overtime required
* Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal Suitability
* Excellent oral communication
* Excellent written communication
* Organized
* Team player
* Reliability
Benefits
* Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan
Who Can Apply for This Job?
The employer accepts applications from:
* Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
* Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Advertised Until
2025-04-22
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