Swine herdsperson

Sunterra Farms Ltd. ( East Coulee, AB) is currently looking for a skilled Swine herdsperson. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. We are offering a Term or contractFull time opportunity. Required shifts: Early morning, Weekend.

Job Description

• The candidate must handle animals.
• The candidate must monitor animal health.
• The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
• The candidate must perform pig littering activities, including clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medications, identifying piglets, and castration.
• The candidate must perform weaning tasks.
• The candidate must perform general farm duties.
• The candidate must manage the overall operation of the farm.
• The candidate must maintain farm machinery, equipment, and buildings.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Transportation/travel information

• There is no access to public transportation.
• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The employer will provide transportation for the candidate.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By mail

294009 Range Road 260
Acme, AB
T0M 0A0

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?