Farm Labourer (NOC 85100)

JOB TITLE: FARM LABORER (NOC 85100)

Job Description

To assist in all the basic tasks involved in pig production.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To carry out the feeding of pigs in all sections and to gain an understanding of their nutritional needs.
2. Process litters of newborn pigs.
3. Pressure wash barns to a satisfactory standard.
4. To understand the requirements of the welfare protocol of the farm.
5. To perform artificial insemination.
6. To move or sort pigs as needed
7. To administer vaccinations or medications
8. Loading and unloading pigs from livestock trailers
9. To assist with feed mill duties such as unloading raw materials, loading trucks, refilling ingredients bins, and other duties as assigned
10. To operate a telehandler and other farm equipment
11. To wash livestock transport trailers to a satisfactory standard.
12. To help maintain the section in a clean and tidy state.
13. To perform minor repairs and maintenance

Minor Duties

Assist in other sections as required by the Manager/Assistant manager.

Report to: Section Manager, or if no section manager, the barn manager.

Employee Supervision Responsibilities

None

Location

Any of the following locations at Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba area

·       PND SW21-7-9W

·       St. Lupicin SE4-6-8W

·       Beau Vallon NW32-6-8W

·       LDO Quarantine Barn SE11-7-9E

·       Cardinal Nursery NE14-6-9W

·       LDO Nursery SW34-6-9W

·       LDO Sow Barn SW11-7-9W

·       Treherne Barn SW33-7-9W

·       Sidney SW 32-9-12W

Terms of employment

Permanent, Full time – 40 hours per week

Wage

$16.50 per hour per hour

Number of Vacancies: 3

Skill requirements

None assumed.

Experience

Experience is an advantage, but training will be provided.

Education

None required

Languages

English

Benefits

Benefits package includes health, dental, vision and prescription drugs

Vacation:

10 days of paid vacation in a year

Personal characteristics

A liking for working with animals, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be a part of a team.

Applications may be sent to:

Johnny Prejet

Fax: 204-248-2703

Email: johnny.prejet@pldo.ca

Mail: 168 St. Joseph Street, Box 40, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba R0G 1M0