Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
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
Noisy
Odours
Outdoors
Livestock
Work setting
Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
Manage feed inventory activities
Monitoring animal health
Raise and breed livestock and poultry
Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
Manage overall operation of farm
Purchase machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
Maintain financial and production records
Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
Negotiate with clients for provision of services
Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
Hire and train staff
Maintain livestock performance records
Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
Maintain quality control and production records
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits