Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work site environment Turkey breeding Turkey farming Dusty Hot Noisy Odours Poultry and egg production Wet/damp Cold/refrigerated All weather conditions Work setting Rural area Tasks Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses Handling animals Monitoring animal health Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain livestock performance records Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs Maintain work records and logs Hire and train staff Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Perform general farm duties Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns,
pens and chicken coops Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers Perform livestock feeding Supervision 3-4 people 1 to 2 people 11-15 people Equipment and machinery experience Egg gathering system Feeding and watering system Tractor Area of specialization Agricultural livestock service Poultry Animal husbandry Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced setting Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Ability to work independently Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Organized Team player Flexibility Reliability Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Early morning Government programs Recognized employer Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Morning Day Weekend Overtime required Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Pension plan Other benefits Other benefits Support for newcomers and refugees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience