The farm worker’s main responsibility is to produce good-quality piglets and hogs, consistent with the company’s standards, while overseeing the well-being of the animals.
Details about work location :
The worker will need to travel to different farms in the region : St-Paul, Ange-Gardien, Notre-Dame, Ste-Sabine, St-Domininique, Ste-Brigide, Farnham and others.
We are looking for people who are :
- Passionate about animals
- Versatile, manual, responsible, observant, self-reliant and resourceful
- Able to do physically demanding work
- Good at planning their tasks and time
- Able to travel to different facilities throughout the region
- Available to work on two weekends per months
Key responsibilities :
Check animals, hog barns and production material on a daily basis to ensure proper operation of all farm facilitiesFeed and water the animalsKeep them healthy and disease-free, and give appropriate medication when neededClean production areas and common spacesObserve, analyze, recognize and promptly report anything wrongOrder feedWrite up reportsDo minor maintenanceComply with animal program standardsMATERNITY :
Schedule : 5 days a week, including 2 weekends / month. 42.5 hours / week.
Salary : $18 / hr upon hiring. Then you can obtain a farm manager position and salary adjustment, and you will be eligible for the production bonus.
Sow barn workers | Other responsibilities :
Detect when sows are in season; plan matingInseminate sowsCheck for return to heat cycle and check if pregnantBirthing workers | Other responsibilities :
Prepare sow barns and attend sows during birthingCheck new litters and oversee care of newbornsProvide preventive care to animals (neuter, vaccinate, tattoo and disinfect)FATTENING :
Schedule : 5 days a week. 42.5 hours / week. Work vehicle provided. Must be available to work on weekends.
Salary : $16.72 / hr upon hiring and $17.46 / hr after training is complete. Then you can obtain a farm manager position and salary adjustment, and you will be eligible for the production bonus.
Fattening workers | Other responsibilities :
Keep clean and in good condition the building interiors / exteriorsReceive piglets and count them with the transportersHelp load animalsA range of benefits!
Stable, permanent jobsOn-the-job trainingCompetitive salaryFull insurance plan, including dental, medical and eyeglassesPension plan (RRSP, DPSP, TFSA)Bank of sick days (equivalent to 7 days)Opportunities for advancementAllowance for work clothing ($350) and work boots ($125)Employee and family assistance programRecognition programLeisure club and much more!