Hog Farm Supervisor Required In Canada

A hog and pig farming operation in Canada is seeking a Farm Supervisor specializing in swine management. This full-time role involves overseeing daily farm activities, ensuring animal health, and maintaining productivity across breeding, feeding, and general livestock care programs. The position is physically demanding and requires hands-on involvement in animal handling, machinery operation, and supervision of a small team, making it ideal for candidates with prior livestock experience and strong organizational skills.

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Company Overview

The farm operates in a rural area of Canada and focuses on sustainable swine production. The facility emphasizes animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational efficiency. Staff work in a team-oriented environment, managing hog and pig operations while following safety and quality protocols. The farm also invests in modern equipment to support feeding, watering, and manure handling systems.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily tasks for farm workers and harvesting laborers
Monitor animal health and treat livestock as required
Perform piglet care including clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron, identification, and castration
Implement and oversee breeding programs in pastures or pens
Formulate feeding programs and maintain livestock performance records
Mark livestock for ownership verification and select animals for sale
Operate and maintain farm machinery and automated systems for feeding, watering, and manure management
Ensure farm safety and biosecurity procedures are followed at all times

Qualifications

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required
1 to 2 years of experience in swine farming or livestock management
Hands-on experience with animal care, farm machinery, and feeding/watering systems
Ability to work in physically demanding, hot, noisy, and odorous environments
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective oral communication and ability to supervise a small team
Willingness to work morning, day, weekend shifts, and overtime as needed
Authorized to work in Canada

Benefits and Perks

The position offers practical experience in a specialized swine farming environment with opportunities to develop livestock management and farm supervision skills. Staff gain exposure to breeding programs, biosecurity implementation, and the operation of automated farm equipment. Working conditions include a dynamic rural farm setting, fostering teamwork and hands-on agricultural expertise.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume highlighting prior swine or livestock experience, availability for full-time work including weekends and overtime, and eligibility to work in Canada. This role provides an opportunity for motivated individuals to grow in agricultural operations while contributing directly to the health, welfare, and productivity of the farm’s livestock.

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