hog operation supervisor

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Hog and pig farming. Hog management. Noisy. Odours.

Tasks:

• Handling animals.
• Monitoring animal health.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs.
• Perform general farm duties.
• Supervisory Experience.

Area of specialization:

Swine.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).