Swine Technician

Employer: Pure Pork Genetics Ltd.

Location: Montague, Prince Edward Island

Salary: $17.30 to $19.30 hourly (to be negotiated)

Languages: English Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours Tasks: Boar semen collection. Handling animals. Marking livestock as proof of ownership. 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. Track and report on current feed inventory. Weaning. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Write daily basic progress reports Equipment and machinery experience: Feeding and watering system. Storage and silage system. Tractor. Loader. Manure spreader Area of specialization: Swine Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines.