550 Pleasant View Drive, Listowel, ON Canada N4W 3R8
Location
Huron County
Phone
5192919796
Expiry Date
2018-06-10
Description
Are you interested in working with an established and successful family run hog operation as their new Genetics Program Lead?
Our Client is a second-generation farrow to finish operation specializing in global breeding stock sales, committed to being positive advocates for agriculture. They are looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to be an integral part of the team at their 700-sow farrow to wean facility, located in Huron County. If you have the education, research skills, and some hands-on experience, or you are an experienced swine barn technician, we want to hear from you! Please apply below.
Compensation: A competitive compensation package is negotiable based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
What you will do:
Treat the animals like they are your own.
Maintain a high quality of herd health.
Scan pigs using genetic improvement program (e-Farm).
Select gilts and boars.
Vaccinate animals
Weekend breeding.
Take blood/saliva and DNA samples.
Perform planned mating’s.
Assisting with loading animals on trailers.
Follow all bio-security and animal welfare procedures.
Repair equipment as necessary.
Assist with maintaining a clean and safe workplace.
What you will need:
3+ years of experience working directly with swine.
Knowledge of genetic improvement.
Ability to learn new technologies.
Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
Goal oriented; receives satisfaction in completing a task/project.