swine herdsperson

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work site environment

• Hog and pig farming
• Hog management
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Tasks

• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• 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
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service
• Swine

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week