Pork Production Technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Dusty. Noisy. Odours. All weather conditions. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Remote location. Various locations. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. 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. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. 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. Write daily basic progress reports. Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops. Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian. Area of specialization: Swine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Team player. Flexibility. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Pension plan. Other benefits: Other benefits. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.