South West Ontario Veterinary Services is hiring
Pork Production Technician with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Hog and pig farming
• Dusty
• Odours

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Handling animals
• Perform livestock feeding
• 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
• Weaning
• Feed and tend animals
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Select livestock for sale
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general farm duties
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures

Area of specialization

• Swine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Judgement
• Reliability

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance