swine technician
Posted on September 15, 2026 by Employer details Petervale Farms Ltd.
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Hog and pig farming. Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Livestock. Dirty. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Monitoring animal health. 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. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain work records and logs. Perform general farm duties. Area of specialization: Swine. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Reliability. Quick learner. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Other benefits.- Location Various locationsGrand Valley, , ONConn, , ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$19.00 to $22.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 60 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Day, Weekend, , 05:00 to 15:00
- Starts as early as 2026-10-01
- Benefits: Other benefits
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3673205
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
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
- Wet/damp
- Livestock
- Dirty
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Diagnose livestock health issues
- Handling animals
- Monitoring animal health
- 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
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain work records and logs
- Perform general farm duties
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Swine
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Reliability
- Quick learner
Benefits
Other benefits
- Other benefits
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-29
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