Pure Pork Farms Ltd. is seeking a passionate Swine Technician to join our team. This position allows you to work in a hands-on, fast-paced agricultural environment where you will be responsible for monitoring animal health, assisting with swine breeding operations, and assuring adequate livestock care. As a Swine Technician, you will play a critical part in ensuring the health and productivity of our swine herd, as well as contributing to overall farm efficiency.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with farm management to implement best practices in animal care, biosecurity, and herd management. You will be needed to manage daily animal care, track feed inventories, and operate farm equipment while adhering to industry standards. Your capacity to diagnose and handle health issues early will be critical in maintaining a high level of swine welfare and productivity.
If you enjoy working with animals, have expertise managing cattle, and have a great eye for animal health, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. This position allows you to be part of a dedicated team while honing your abilities in current swine farming procedures. Join us and help to ensure the success of a well-established farm that values both animal welfare and operational excellence.
Summary
- Company: Pure Pork Farms Ltd.
- Location: Mount Albion, PE
- Salary: $16.00 – $18.00 hourly (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in swine farm operations.
- Experience in handling livestock, monitoring animal health, and performing swine-specific tasks.
- Familiarity with farm machinery, automated feeding, and environmental control systems.
- Strong understanding of biosecurity and farm safety procedures.
- Physical capability to perform demanding tasks in a farm setting.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain swine health, identifying and addressing any health concerns.
- Perform essential pig littering tasks, including clipping needle teeth, tail docking, administering iron and other medications, and castration.
- Collect boar semen and support breeding operations.
- Track and report on feed inventory, ensuring adequate nutrition for livestock.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery, including feeding and watering systems, tractors, and manure spreaders.
- Feed and tend to animals while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
- Clean and sanitize stables, barns, barnyards, and pens to ensure proper hygiene.
- Detect and report disease or health problems in livestock.
- Supervise and train 1 to 2 farm workers.
- Write basic daily progress reports on animal health and farm activities.
Other Responsibilities
- Support farm sustainability initiatives and biosecurity measures.
- Monitor environmental conditions and make necessary adjustments for livestock well-being.
- Ensure proper maintenance and repair of farm equipment and housing structures.
- Contribute to research and development projects aimed at improving swine productivity and welfare.
- Participate in training programs to enhance farm efficiency and safety practices.
- Maintain strong communication with farm management regarding operational updates and challenges.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive hourly wage and additional benefits, including:
- Free on-site parking.
- On-site housing options for employees.
- A dynamic and team-oriented work environment.
- Stable, full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth.
Application Deadline
Applications are open until April 2, 2025.
How to Apply
By Email: humanresources@purepork.ca
How-to-Apply Instructions
Please include the following in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting to your experience
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?