Swine technician

Rick Friesen and Bonny Friesen based in Box 221, Niverville, MB R0A 1E0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Swine technician who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Rick Friesen and Bonny Friesen
Position: Swine technician
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $14.00 hourly for 30 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Box 221, Niverville, MB R0A 1E0

Type of Farm Operations: Hog and pig farming

Job Description

  • The candidate will be responsible for feeding and caring for animals.
  • The candidate should regularly monitor animal health.
  • The candidate would be responsible for detecting disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
  • The candidate will be required to regularly set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops.
  • The candidate will be in charge of providing pastures and fodder to ensure adequate nutritional levels.
  • The candidate will be in charge of breeding and raising livestock for meat production.
  • The candidate should be responsible for maintaining adequate stock for animal foods, medicines etc.
  • The candidate will be required to work in conjunction with large animal vets to provide herd health management, veterinary treatments, and routine vaccinations.
  • The candidate will be responsible for observing animals for signs of illness and administering medication as needed.
  • The candidate would be responsible for taking care of pig litters.
  • The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare.
  • The candidate will be required to monitor and assess the health of the hens and quality of the eggs they produce.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in similar industry.
  • The candidate must have First Aid Certificate.
  • The candidate would be responsible for farm animal grooming.
  • The candidate would be in charge of keeping an inventory of the necessary feed ingredients.
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • The candidate should have good communication skill.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be flexible.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be authentic.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animal welfare as well as excellent animal-handling abilities.
  • The candidate must be self-motivated and capable of making decisions.
  • The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
  • The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • The candidate should be able to accept criticism while remaining calm and effective in high-stress situations.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

  • The candidate should be proficient in handling farm machineries like Tractor.

Security and Safety

  • The candidate should have clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidates will be required to work in confined spaces.
  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty,  hot and cold environments.
  • The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.
  • The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Transportation/Travel Information

  • For transportation, the candidate should use their own vehicle.
  • The candidate should be willing to travel regularly.
  • The candidate should have valid driver’s licence.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in sitting, standing and walking position for long hours.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate should have ability to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
  • The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.

Work Location Information

  • The candidates will be required to work in rural area.
  • The employer would not pay relocation cost to the selected candidates.

Automated Systems Experience

  • The ideal candidate will have prior experience with manure handling and storage, automated environmental control equipment, and feeding and watering systems.

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

  • The ideal candidate will be in charge of pig litter processing.
  • The candidate would be responsible for implementing smooth weaning process in the farm.

Benefits

  • Health and Long term benefits would be provided to the selected candidates.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan and Dental plan.
  • Under Long term Benefits, the selected candidates would get Group insurance benefits and Pension plan.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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