Full-Time Poultry Farm Labourer in Calgary
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; Not required
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Equipment and Machinery Experience
Tractor; Loader; Lift truck; Farm truck
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Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
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Specific Skills
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Feed and tend animals; Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens; Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry; Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns, pens and chicken coops; Write daily basic progress reports
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check
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Work Site Environment
Confined spaces; Dangerous; Outdoors; In/on water; At heights; Wet/damp; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot; Cold/refrigerated
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Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver’s licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Sitting; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines; Overtime required
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Work Location Information
Rural area; Staff accommodation available; Remote location; Willing to relocate
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Automated Systems Experience
Egg gathering system; Storage and silage system; Bulk grain or feed handling – automated; Automated environmental control equipment; Automated irrigation system; Feeding and watering system
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Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Judgement; Organized
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